He meet with the Mayor this week

The only job in America where you can kill someone and the worst that can happen is you get fired.

As a Correction Officer.I know because I'm retired

the longer the investigation, er, vacation.

He'll get fired, lose his pension, pay a fine, get probation. That's it.

The guy talked back to a cop.

Add in the sassing back to a cop, and the danger to society was clear.

Yes,

And they damn well better do it soon. I watched that video enough times.

most of the time.

District Attorneys all over the country appear to be AOK with that. I think the only thing that can be realistically done is to pursue a civil case. It is an unwritten exception to our laws, so I can't post the exact rules of when Cops can actually be charged with breaking the laws they do, but it would appear to only be allowed in very rare exceptions.

An internal affairs court that is beholden to us to police them. If this is an inherently adversarial system, we need a system that works for the people.

I hope they do something. No jury looking at that tape will agree that the guy was a threat, IMO.

and just two days ago arrested one for propositioning a minor.

will be the paramedics.

Only roughly 5% of all police brutality cases are ever brought to court. The stats are non-existent for the 'alleged' homicides.

There was a poster here who screamed far and wide that Mr. Garner died from a heart attack and basically got what he deserved because he resisted arrest. I'm looking forward to reading his commentary in light of these new facts

and hold your hands out willingly for the cuffs, you are considered "resisting". But that's not human nature and cops should be trained to deal with humans, not robots.

How could anyone see any threat whatsoever in Mr. Garner's behavior? There was nothing intimidating in his demeanor. He was clearly doing everything possible to NOT intimidate, while attempting to speak about fair treatment.

another tragedy.

Not only thought it but openly advocated that point of view and was quick to tell other posters about it when they voiced their opinion about the lawlessness of the police actions.

Glad I missed it. That video broke my heart.....

Ok I admit it, I'm curious who. :/ eh, never mind.

But this guy has already been cited and has cost the city money in another suit. They might serve him up as a sacrificial lamb

If not, I will be really surprised.

ME ruled it a homicide. Choke holds have been illegal for police use for decades. That being said, the murder of Garner is on video. Public outcry. This is a public relations nightmare for NYPD. An example will be made of Officer Pantaleo, the murdering cop. NYPD, the DA and the DOJ know that brushing this one under the rug could result in massive civil unrest. And deservedly so. That's what they fear and that's why I have a gut feeling this case becomes the NYPD's comeuppance for all the brutality they've swept aside for years.

But I highly doubt he'll see any jail time.

Thanks for the thread, cal.