Smashing the boys face into a cactus

  • be_excellent_to_each_other@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    Article here:

    https://atlantablackstar.com/2023/12/05/black-california-cop-was-punished-for-stopping-abuse/

    A month later, police responded to a call regarding Towns’ two children, one of whom was upset over their father’s recent death at the hands of law enforcement. According to the reports, one of the colleagues allegedly put one of the son’s face near a cactus-like plant. Sixteen-minute body camera footage released by the department in June shows Crutchfield subtly shoving the officer, going back and forth with one of the people at the scene.

    “Officer Taisyn Crutchfield fortunately followed state-wide police training and intervened to de-escalate the situation. Officer Crutchfield deserved a commendation for her swift and heroic action, avoiding needless violence,” a press release from Crutchfield’s attorney said, the outlet reported. “Instead, she was relieved of duty and punished. Our lawsuit is about righting the wrong that Officer Crutchfield has suffered from.”

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      11 months ago

      “The Pasadena Police Department proudly serves the residents of Pasadena with honor and integrity, and is proud of its diversity throughout all ranks of the Department.”

      Like, this fuckin bullshit, “we’re proud of our diversity” shit—it’s so besides the fuckin point that it’s more of an insult than anything.

      “Black family firebombed in their homes in the middle of the night by mob of white cops who called themselves ‘The White Knights.’”

      Press release: “we have black cops!”

      Fuck you. Fuck you fuckin pigs. Goddamn