A clear example of police brutality

[Kamakazie Sith]

US prosecutors have released video footage of a sheriff's deputy striking a 15-year-old girl and throwing her onto a cell floor.

The video is evidence in the case against Washington state Deputy Paul Schene, accused of using excessive force against the girl in November.

The incident began after the girl was arrested in a car theft inquiry.

Footage shows the deputy lunge at the girl after she kicks one of her shoes towards him at SeaTac City Hall.

"We believe this case is beyond just police misconduct, it's criminal misconduct," King County Prosecutor Daniel Satterberg said.

"This is clearly excessive force."

Mr Schene, 31, pleaded not guilty to fourth-degree assault on Thursday.

The second officer shown in the video was a trainee at the time and is not under investigation.

The Associated Press news agency said that according to court documents, the girl complained of breathing problems after the incident and medics were called to check her.

Mr Schene's lawyers had asked the judge not to release the video, arguing that it would inflame public opinion and prejudice the deputy's right to a fair trial.

BBC News

I'm surprised this hasn't been posted here yet.

This asshole is fucking finished, and good riddance. I can't even comprehend how stupid this deputy is.

Though I'm glad to hear that the recruit won't be facing an investigation. He probably should have done something to stop it, but new guys can be like deer in headlights when something big like this goes down. Initially, I thought he was going to lose his job as well.

Also, I want to point out that this happened back in November of 2008, and unless I'm missing something the public was made aware of this in February. This is just an assault investigation, and it took roughly three months before anything was released. Now imagine how long an investigation takes for police brutality that involved the use of dangerous weapons. I bring this up because in past threads some members here seemed to think an investigation into police brutality should be resolved in a matter of weeks.

[Phantasee]

What the hell is fourth degree assault?

[Kamakazie Sith]

What the hell is fourth degree assault?

RCW 9A.36.041
Assault in the fourth degree.

(1) A person is guilty of assault in the fourth degree if, under circumstances not amounting to assault in the first, second, or third degree, or custodial assault, he or she assaults another.

(2) Assault in the fourth degree is a gross misdemeanor.

BTW it took me about five seconds to find that on google.

[Phantasee]

Hm. Canada only has the three classes of assault (not counting sexual assault).

I understand that every state in the US has it's own criminal code, though? That's got to make things a little more complicated for you, when comparing between states.

[Kamakazie Sith]

Hm. Canada only has the three classes of assault (not counting sexual assault).

I understand that every state in the US has it's own criminal code, though? That's got to make things a little more complicated for you, when comparing between states.

It can be complicated for everyone, but once you know how to search for it then it is usually easy. Though some states are more user friendly than others when it comes to finding specific definitions online.

[Sea Skimmer]

What the hell is fourth degree assault?

The bullshit slap on a wrist police get for absurd of power, its nothing unusual in being the most petty charge possible. Police can murder people while conducting an illegal search and get off with a couple years. Its not different then the special treatment given to rich people and politicians

[Einhander Sn0m4n]

What the hell is fourth degree assault?

The bullshit slap on a wrist police get for absurd of power, its nothing unusual in being the most petty charge possible. Police can murder people while conducting an illegal search and get off with a couple years. Its not different then the special treatment given to rich people and politicians.

PROTIP: It's called 'Class Warfare', and the rich are the ones winning.

[Big Phil]

What the hell is fourth degree assault?

The bullshit slap on a wrist police get for absurd of power, its nothing unusual in being the most petty charge possible. Police can murder people while conducting an illegal search and get off with a couple years. Its not different then the special treatment given to rich people and politicians.

PROTIP: It's called 'Class Warfare', and the rich are the ones winning.

You might to just go the whole way and add take a photo of you wearing a tinfoil hat... police get special treatment, but not because they are rich.

[Kanastrous]

Because part of their function is protecting the prerogatives and property of the rich.

/tinfoil

[Big Phil]

Because part of their function is protecting the prerogatives and property of the rich.

/tinfoil

Perhaps, but cops will still get special treatment when they beat up a rich dude - the difference, of course, is rich people have the resources and influence to get asshole cops fired and put in jail, while poor people do not; so it makes sense for cops (who generally aren't stupid) to tread lightly around rich people.

[Kamakazie Sith]

What the hell is fourth degree assault?

The bullshit slap on a wrist police get for absurd of power, its nothing unusual in being the most petty charge possible. Police can murder people while conducting an illegal search and get off with a couple years. Its not different then the special treatment given to rich people and politicians

Ok. Let's go with this for a second. Take what happened to this 15 year old girl, and then compare it against the Washington Criminal Code. If you can find something harsher that fits the elements then I'll be on your side.

Also, I'm sure police have gotten off very lightly due to murdering someone, but do you have a recent case that you can share with the rest of us as an example. It's irritating when people whine about police corruption but fail to provide any examples.

[Kanastrous]

Perhaps, but cops will still get special treatment when they beat up a rich dude - the difference, of course, is rich people have the resources and influence to get asshole cops fired and put in jail, while poor people do not; so it makes sense for cops (who generally aren't stupid) to tread lightly around rich people.

Heck, cops can get in hot water for mentioning embarrassing things a rich dude said in public while being taken into custody. Witness Mel Gibson.