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Bradley King – Alone, in Crisis, Contained, Armed with a Small Knife

Posted on By David Perry

#BradleyKing, Avon IN. In crisis, armed with small knife, called 911, shot in his backyard. https://t.co/GFUwuGh8ND #disabilitysolidarity pic.twitter.com/h83IIAaNfY — David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) December 1, 2016 We see this story too often. I don’t have all the details on this case yet, and sometimes the details better explain the decision to use lethal force. But … Continue ReadingBradley King – Alone, in Crisis, Contained, Armed with a Small Knife

Laquan McDonald – “Acting Erratic” while black (#CultOfCompliance)

Posted on By David Perry

I’ve been out of town so haven’t been commenting directly on the Laquan McDonald killing. Two major points. First, I believe that the elected officials of Chicago tried to cover this up and delay justice for political gain. The Cook County prosecutor, Anita Alvarez, must have had probable cause to indict Officer Van Dyke for … Continue ReadingLaquan McDonald – “Acting Erratic” while black (#CultOfCompliance)