I read that it’s largely due to established precedent that in cases where a police officer shoots a driver, (happens enough for there to be precedent) the burden of proof is to show beyond a reasonable doubt that the killer did not have cause to fear for their life. Proving something to not be the case is very difficult.
Lucky for us we have the whole thing from multiple angles, including the murderers POV because he whipped out his phone because he wanted a video of the murder that he premeditated.
It’s a high bar, but this is one of the most documented murders in history.
He violated official policy, and it’s obvious to anyone with half a brain that forcing a driver to slam on the accelerator (due to being dead) can only make the situation worse.
I don’t think he’ll face charges, but I’m wary of what you remember reading somewhere.
He literally had gotten video of her license plate prior to shooting her. He had no need to put himself in front of her car while other officers were screaming at her to drive away. They could have gone after her later, as is typically done with anyone not considered seriously dangerous that is operating a vehicle, but he chose to get in front of her and start shooting when she complied with the order to drive away
I read that it’s largely due to established precedent that in cases where a police officer shoots a driver, (happens enough for there to be precedent) the burden of proof is to show beyond a reasonable doubt that the killer did not have cause to fear for their life. Proving something to not be the case is very difficult.
Lucky for us we have the whole thing from multiple angles, including the murderers POV because he whipped out his phone because he wanted a video of the murder that he premeditated.
It’s a high bar, but this is one of the most documented murders in history.
I don’t think thats true.
He violated official policy, and it’s obvious to anyone with half a brain that forcing a driver to slam on the accelerator (due to being dead) can only make the situation worse.
I don’t think he’ll face charges, but I’m wary of what you remember reading somewhere.
He literally had gotten video of her license plate prior to shooting her. He had no need to put himself in front of her car while other officers were screaming at her to drive away. They could have gone after her later, as is typically done with anyone not considered seriously dangerous that is operating a vehicle, but he chose to get in front of her and start shooting when she complied with the order to drive away
Maybe the first shot. The two through the driver’s window make it murder.