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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING NEWS: Virginia police officer is FIRED after he terrified black soldier in Army uniform dur [View all]rpannier
(24,771 posts)36. This probably got him fired
per MSNews
"I'm honestly afraid to get out," Nazario is heard telling the officers after they've approached the vehicle with weapons drawn and order him to exit the vehicle.
"Yeah," Gutierrez says, "you should be."
found this as well
The officers approach the SUV, and Nazario says, "I'm serving this country, and this is how I'm treated?" Gutierrez responds that he is a veteran and "learned to obey."
Gutierrez is heard telling Nazario he was "fixin' to ride the lightning, son," which the lawsuit describes as a "colloquial expression for an execution," particularly in reference to the electric chair.
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BREAKING NEWS: Virginia police officer is FIRED after he terrified black soldier in Army uniform dur [View all]
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2021
OP
Dude he is white. Being Hispanic oir having a Hispanic surname doesn't change your race. NT
cinematicdiversions
Apr 2021
#40
He was the lead cop in this incident. I'm guessing the other guy will get fired, too, eventually.
tblue37
Apr 2021
#23
With no national database to track them, these 'roided-up cops just get a new job with another pd
PSPS
Apr 2021
#5
That's great news. That guy should NOT be a police officer. I hope the lawsuit is successful.
George II
Apr 2021
#16
What about the other piece of shit? Why is that particular pig still employed? nt
Progressive Jones
Apr 2021
#17