kittythehare
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Wait. the guy that posted that has at least 1 q anon follower... double check
TX - Joshua Brown, 27, (witness in Amber Guyger trial), shot and killed, Dallas, 4 Oct 2019
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I find no merit to allegations JB's death related to his expected testimony in any civil case against AG or the city.
In a civil, wrongful death lawsuit - the burden of proof is significantly lower than the criminal trial. Civil complaint is determined based on the preponderance of the evidence -- as opposed to being guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
A criminal court jury already found AG guilty of murder -- the civil court doesn't need JB for that.
JB didn't witness and/or testify about excessive force used by AG -- and that's what the civil complaint alleges. The complaint also alleges AG did not go to BR's apartment by accident, and that DPD has a custom, history and practice of using excessive force against minorities.
Again, how would JB help Lee Merritt, Esq prove those allegations in Federal court....?
Also, it's still possible that there won't be a wrongful death trial. In August, a US magistrate judge recommended dismissing claims against the city of Dallas (i.e., AG's employer), and a district judge will review the recommendation and make a decision. If the case is thrown out of Federal court -- I do not believe there'd be success in State court.
Lastly, it seems to me that AG believed BR was a burglar inside her own apartment, and she wasn't defending and/or protecting anything but her own property and self when she was off duty. I don't see this as a civil case against anybody other than AG herself, -- and not the City of Dallas.
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Botham Jean's family to sue city of Dallas and Amber Guyger, attorney says
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Did Amber have insurance/ indemnity and is it the city that indemnified her and would it cover off-duty events too?
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As this is a federal civil lawsuit, and if AG "acted under the color of the law" - I think it's likely that she'd be indemnified by the city. If not, her homeowners/renters policy would probably cover her.
I did learn that the cap for wrongful death claimed against a municipality is quite low -- Texas law restricts damages for municipalities at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per incident of death.
Dallas likely won't be held liable in lawsuit over Guyger case, attorneys say
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not enough to educate his children.
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CBS 17 Shooting scene probably some time later that night, just shows police working
How convenient for him that the one person that could dispute his claim of innocence is now dead. Moo
ETA:Has anyone else referred to Joshua as “Josh”?
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Only recall "Josh" by this friend:
Friend Of Joshua Brown Wants Murderer Caught, Thinks He 'Did Great' During Amber Guyger Trial
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Morning all!
Trying to catch up.
Your post made me think of something.
In other cases/trials of high profile like in AGs trial we would see the representative spokespersons, attorneys or consultants who would bring in the black Muslim brotherhood to maintain security.
I remember how all were very muscular broad shouldered men who were all dressed in sharp high dollar suits.
Does anyone know if they still provide security? I believe their leader is Louis Farakan, iirc.
Tia!
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Thank you. This is a wonderful quote I've seen before but forgotten about. Lies, IMO, are the most destructive force on Earth.
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Wow, I learn something new every day I never knew before.
All of my long life, lol, when anyone uses 'brother' it's always in a warm endearing way about inclusiveness.
Even in our church we feel we are all brothers, and sisters, and we are blessed to have those of different races in our congregation.
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UGH to all this lawsuit stuff. The plaintiff always goes after the person/entity with the deep pockets. Never who is really to blame.
Should be if invested properly. Much more than was afforded to me growing up. He should have had life insurance also. Don't see how $500,000 plus life insurance doesn't work. IMO.
The fact is, the people of Dallas can trust our judicial system, our prosecutors and our law enforcement officers. This county has shown through the murders of Botham Jean and 15-year-old Jordan Edwards that we are unafraid to hold anyone accountable, including police officers, for the unjust killings of our people.
We should be proud of the institutions we have and the professionalism they have demonstrated. The elected and appointed officials leading them are the people we should invest our trust in — not those who assume mantles of leadership the people never granted them.
Amber Guyger witness Joshua Brown deserves justice. Our law enforcement has earned the trust to give it to him
We should be proud of the institutions we have and the professionalism they have demonstrated. The elected and appointed officials leading them are the people we should invest our trust in — not those who assume mantles of leadership the people never granted them.
Amber Guyger witness Joshua Brown deserves justice. Our law enforcement has earned the trust to give it to him
You can't get blood from a stone. So even if you sue someone without deep pockets, you likely won't get paid much even if you win. So of course someone would go after deep pockets if possible.
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I really dont understand the baseline of these lawsuits.
Iirc. At one time the only way certain claims could be successful was when the plaintiffs could prove by the death of their love one they had lost monetary funds since their loved one had supported them monetarily at the time of their death.
So of course if the deceased had fully supported his or her children or partner they would have lost their parental or partner's affection, and funds needed to support them.
But it seems now anyone can file a lawsuit.
As I said, I dont know the end or outs about the many lawsuits recently. I just know at one time the threshold to file one seemed different.
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Iirc. At one time the only way certain claims could be successful was when the plaintiffs could prove by the death of their love one they had lost monetary funds since their loved one had supported them monetarily at the time of their death.
So of course if the deceased had fully supported his or her children or partner they would have lost their parental or partner's affection, and funds needed to support them.
But it seems now anyone can file a lawsuit.
As I said, I dont know the end or outs about the many lawsuits recently. I just know at one time the threshold to file one seemed different.
Jmho
I understand. But the ones with deep pockets are usually not the ones who are truly responsible. IMO.
Ah. The wrong name is in the title of this article.
Diggs’ brother, Bruce, told CBS 11 News that Brown was the intended target that early morning and his brother “was actually trying to break up the fight” when he was shot and killed.
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Kendall Morris, 26, was indicted in June for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show. He pleaded not guilty and is out on bond, his attorney, Henry Campbell, told CNN. Another suspect or person of interest in the shooting was never arrested.
Campbell said Morris had “nothing to do with what happened to Josh,” and that his client had “no reason to want to retaliate” because he is innocent of the November shooting.
Brown was expected to testify in the upcoming murder trial.
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The attorney said a threatening post appeared on Brown’s social media on the very day of his testimony in the Guyger trial.
“Someone wrote on his wall ‘now we know where you are.’ They later deleted that post,” Merritt said.
Attorney: Amber Guyger Trial Witness Joshua Brown Thought He Was Targeted In 2018 Shooting
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Kendall Morris, 26, was indicted in June for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show. He pleaded not guilty and is out on bond, his attorney, Henry Campbell, told CNN. Another suspect or person of interest in the shooting was never arrested.
Campbell said Morris had “nothing to do with what happened to Josh,” and that his client had “no reason to want to retaliate” because he is innocent of the November shooting.
Brown was expected to testify in the upcoming murder trial.
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The attorney said a threatening post appeared on Brown’s social media on the very day of his testimony in the Guyger trial.
“Someone wrote on his wall ‘now we know where you are.’ They later deleted that post,” Merritt said.
Attorney: Amber Guyger Trial Witness Joshua Brown Thought He Was Targeted In 2018 Shooting
In November 2018, more than two months after the shooting of Mr. Jean, Mr. Brown was shot in the foot during a shooting outside a strip club that left another man dead.
In that encounter, Mr. Brown and his friends were leaving the club when he ran into another man who had a “personal issue” with him and wanted to fight, according to court documents. Gunshots erupted, killing Nicholas Diggs.
Mr. Brown viewed a police photo lineup and identified the gunman and an accomplice. A suspect, Kendall Morris, was charged with murder and aggravated assault; he posted bond and was released pending trial.
Slain Witness in Amber Guyger Trial Testified Reluctantly. He’d Already Been Shot Once.
ETA:So he did identify the gunman. Why would he not have been arrested?
In that encounter, Mr. Brown and his friends were leaving the club when he ran into another man who had a “personal issue” with him and wanted to fight, according to court documents. Gunshots erupted, killing Nicholas Diggs.
Mr. Brown viewed a police photo lineup and identified the gunman and an accomplice. A suspect, Kendall Morris, was charged with murder and aggravated assault; he posted bond and was released pending trial.
Slain Witness in Amber Guyger Trial Testified Reluctantly. He’d Already Been Shot Once.
ETA:So he did identify the gunman. Why would he not have been arrested?
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