Oh dear gods... WTF

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bronx/nypd_cop_faces_assault_charges_for_UVWKC4C4EptS2C6DzEWEwM


Ok. I am sure I don't have the whole story, however, what I have read is incredibly disturbing.

"Perhaps an inexperienced officer might've pulled out his gun and shot him," MacDonald said.

The comments by this lawyer shows the state of our judicial system. The cop almost hits the guy and then breaks his baton over his face. The cop didn't arrest the guy after severely injuring him. He just drives away. I don't think I would have called 911 after being injured considering it was a cop that fucked my face up. However, I assume someone else called.

Cops in this country (and others) are abusing their power and are gaining more power. I seriously fear the state of our machine.

WTF

How is assaulting someone not criminal. Now picture this, someone walks up to you and steals your wallet. You chase after them and think you find them. You beat the crap out of the "alleged" thief. You were positive you had the right man. But, you were mistaken. You would be hauled off to jail and charged with a crime. However, under similar circumstances, it is not a crime. If you are a cop that is:


http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09246/995190-53.stm