Olayemi Olurin tells the stories of Lakeith Smith, Tay K, and those who’ve been affected by the felony murder rule.

  • leftzero@lemmynsfw.com
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    2 months ago

    Recently, some New York cops shot a couple bystanders (and another cop), one of them in the head (tragically not the cop) while trying to assassinate some guy who’d jumped a turnstile.

    If any of the victims die, do you really believe the guy who just jumped a turnstile should be considered guilty of murder, while the attempted mass murderers go free because they’ve got a badge and can shoot whoever they want whenever they feel like it…?

    I’m sorry, but the whole concept is indefensible, monstrous, inhumane, and profoundly revolting.

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      2 months ago

      The felony murder rule only applies if the person charged has committed a felony. Jumping the turnstile is not a felony. ACAB

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      2 months ago

      I agree with you, but I want to point to point out that felony murder requires a felony. I don’t think turnstile jumping is a felony, but I could be wrong.

      Regardless, I don’t care if that turnstile jumper was Osama Bin Laden himself, those cops overstepped. Ok, maybe him, but only because it’s New York. What the hell did he do for the cops to justify opening fire in a crowded area?