Donohoed t1_j9m8op9 wrote
Looked around at a few articles and it doesn't sound like there's any evidence either supporting or refuting it, just a few opinion articles expressing what at this point seems to be unfounded outrage.
Mysteroo OP t1_j9ma7d6 wrote
Yeah, if this actually happened then that's outrageous but there's so little to go off of.
They say that they're being stonewalled when asking questions about it, which does seem a little suspicious. It'd help if the police department would at least make a statement
edit: In case anyone's curious, someone shared a link to the original video of the aftermath, and someone else shared an article posted today where the police again declined to comment. I'm as convinced as I'll ever be. If this didn't happen, the police have no reason not to deny it
Donohoed t1_j9mbhwq wrote
Yeah but as many unnamed witnesses as the article claims there were, including people from various ministries, you'd think at least one person would've recorded something or even taken a picture. Even of the aftermath by somebody who didn't personally see it happen. But there's nothing. That sounds even fishier to me than the sheriff not feeding into it
_ism_ t1_j9mc9xh wrote
I believe videos of the smoldering aftermath were submitted to Pastor Christie love which she shared from those unnamed victims on her Facebook in the story in early February that spurred this
-lurkbeforeyouleap- t1_j9mvo2w wrote
I don't have a dog in this fight at all, but is it possible the property owner burned it rather than the deputies? The deputies would not be able to burn the camp on private property without breaking the law themselves (even if they have permission, I would view this as a public funds misuse). Just offering a different viewpoint.
DTaH_Flux t1_j9nknnh wrote
Police break the law all the time.
Fallout_NewCheese t1_j9ol50q wrote
Is this your first time seeing cops do something horrific? And at that point is this your first day in America? Cops do shit like this and much worse things constantly because who's gonna arrest the cops? Then if they do something bad enough to actually see any consequences the "consequences" are usually just a paid leave. They also have the strongest unions in the country with a massive budget to give these cops legal protection.
_ism_ t1_j9myirm wrote
i don't know why you are replying to me, i was simply offering what they'd asked about before they edited to reflect that
Iron_Worker_ t1_j9miq6f wrote
Outrage concerning the treatment of homeless people by law enforcement in this area is anything but unfounded.
Donohoed t1_j9mlf3g wrote
The treatment is outrageous but the authenticity is unfounded.
VaderTower t1_j9ml0ab wrote
Yeah as stated previously, I think we're all ready with pitchforks if it turns out to be true, and on one hand many of us won't be surprised.
That being said, we do need some more evidence unfortunately. While eyewitness testimony should be enough, it's just not in this case.
If proven correct, this has national news written all over it.
Mysteroo OP t1_j9oji9a wrote
>edit: In case anyone's curious, someone shared a link to the original video of the aftermath, and someone else shared an article posted today where the police again declined to comment. I'm as convinced as I'll ever be. If this didn't happen, the police have no reason not to deny it
VaderTower t1_j9pvmbf wrote
Yeah I saw the smouldering video. I agree it was burned but by who?
And I read the article, sounds like the department just doesn't share with that paper because they have a grudge.
Again I think all of this is plausible but I'm not ready to hang anyone yet.
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