Houston case - Officer wrong?

[Chirpy]

The video tells a different story than the officer - and this is kind of my fear, since the LEO is always going to win a "he said-he said" competition, even with the video this guy has a high bar to clear his name.

http://www.khou.com/news/local/man-...or-pointing-gun-at-off-duty-officer/126858009

This one has me perplexed and conflicted.

 

[peeps]

The officer was in fear of his life?? The officer got out of his truck like - this dumbass who dropped his gun is about to get arrested....he was being a dumbass for sure but criminal? Idk. What do we not see off camera? Road rage?

 

[bones_708]

By the video I don't see any way that case being made. I think the cop just got it wrong. The guy dove up fast and close to the cop, right there that would raise a red flag to me, then jumps quickly out of his truck and a gun sailed out at the same time making it not impossible the cop could of believed that the guy fumbled the gun as he was jumping out to confront the cop. I can believe the cop thought he saw something, I mean it's not impossible and our brains do fill in gaps, but the video just doesn't match the account.

 

[Younggun]

I don't see it. Cops story seems way to far from reality.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

The officer had been inside the store, & was leaving when the dude pulled in behind him, if I am not mistaken.
He did not follow the officer into the parking lot, as it appears from the video.

 

[Hoji]

Shocked I tell you. I am shocked.:|

 

[NativH]

Hopefully our Grand Jury will kick this one out quickly.

 

[winchster]

In this case, seeing that the officer and he had no interaction prior to what the video shows, I'll go out on a limb and say the LEO screwed this one up pretty bad.

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[Dawico]

In this case, seeing that the officer and he had no interaction prior to what the video shows, I'll go out on a limb and say the LEO screwed this one up pretty bad.

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I agree. The video backs up the suspect's story.

 

[Bozz10mm]

When the guy was getting out of his truck, it doesn't look like he even made eye contact with the officer.

 

[Nate C]

The typical TGT cop-bashing shall commence in 3, 2, 1.....

 

[OIF2]

The typical TGT cop-bashing shall commence in 3, 2, 1.....

Roger that.
Bob

 

[phillmckraken]

I don't see cop bashing here. I see an individual who happens to wear a uniform while on duty getting ridicule he deserves.

 

[Mreed911]

Roger that.
Bob

The video is pretty clear on this one. Not to mention the off duty cop already violating regs buying alcohol in uniform.

 

[Charlie]

It looks like the cop over-reacted.

 

[Renegade]

The video tells a different story than the officer - and this is kind of my fear, since the LEO is always going to win a "he said-he said" competition, even with the video this guy has a high bar to clear his name.

http://www.khou.com/news/local/man-...or-pointing-gun-at-off-duty-officer/126858009

This one has me perplexed and conflicted.

I am not perplexed and conflicted, the officer lied, and made a false arrest and probably a false report. He should be fired and jailed. Without video, this guy would be going to jail and forever be a felon.

 

[locke_n_load]

Buying beer in uniform, doing things screwy... I wonder if the cop was breathalyzed after the incident?

 

[zincwarrior]

I agree. The video backs up the suspect's story.

I would bet good money he's still convicted unless he does a plea bargain with the prosecution.

 

[winchster]

I would bet good money he's still convicted unless he does a plea bargain with the prosecution.

How? The evidence is clear and irrefutable that the officer was mistaken.

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[Charlie]

How? The evidence is clear and irrefutable that the officer was mistaken.

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winchster in for the win!