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WhiskeyGrinder

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5. It's more than just not releasing the names.

Reply to BGBD (Reply #4)

Tue Jul 13, 2021, 08:28 PM

Jul 2021

It's why U.S. Marshals were deputized if they were undercover, why they weren't wearing body cameras (I mean, we know why, but what's the holdup), and why they were apprehending a guy on the roof of a parking garage in the middle of the day.

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Names of officers who killed Winston Smith (Minneapolis) unlikely to ever go public [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 OP

Honestly, don't think officer's names should be released unless they're charged. Do support mandator Hoyt Jul 2021 #1

Kick. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #2

The irony of "Winston Smith" being shot by nameless cops is strong. MineralMan Jul 2021 #3

Why should they be? BGBD Jul 2021 #4

It's more than just not releasing the names. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #5

Because the guy had a warrant out for illegal possession of a gun, failing to show up at court Hoyt Jul 2021 #6

Your trust in people who carry scary guns -- but it's okay, because badges -- is adorable. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #7