TX - Botham Shem Jean, 26, killed when police officer entered his apartment, Dallas, Sept 2018 #3

[Blondie in Spokane]

Dallas cop who killed her black neighbor shared posts likening Colin Kaepernick to cancer and memes saying people were 'ungrateful she didn't kill them' as victim's lawyer says he believes 'short-tempered' officer is racist

• The lawyer for the family of Botham Jean, who was shot dead by his neighbor cop Amber Guyger on September 6, says he believes Guyger is racist
• Southside Flats, the apartment complex the two had lived at, informed residents that Guyger had 'vacated her apartment' in an email on Sunday morning
• Lawyer S. Lee Merritt pointed out memes posted on Pinterest by the 30-year-old Dallas police officer, likening Colin Kaepernick's NFL protests to cancer
• Guyger saved a post under 'love to laugh' that reads: 'I wear all black to remind you not to mess with me, because I'm already dressed for your funeral'
• Merritt told DailyMail.com: 'Repeated threats like that she was engaging in light-heartedly. That wasn't out of her character - that is who she was'
• The lawyer also said he understands Guyger was sober during the fatal shooting, adding that he believes she has lied repeatedly in her statements to police

Dallas cop who killed her neighbor shared memes likening Colin Kaepernick to cancer | Daily Mail Online

 

[Jax49]

'Dallas 9' arrested after protest outside Cowboys game over Botham Jean Killing

The nine were charged with a Class B misdemeanor for obstructing or blocking a pathway, a charge that can carry up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.

 

[mickey2942]

I notice that they didn't arrest any of the elderly church folks. Interesting. Cherry pick the demonstrators.

 

[DisturbedConcerned]

Meritt or his colleagues need to file Writs of Habeas Corpus to get these people out of jail, yesterday.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“These are some of the raw facts that have brought raw and deep divisions in our community to the surface. There is another fact, however, that also needs to run through the center of this case: In the end, only revealing the truth in its entirety can enable justice to prevail. And only justice for everyone involved can open a path toward healing and peace.”
The truth about Botham Jean's death by an officer's gun is Dallas' only hope for healing | Editorials | Dallas News

 

[Spellbound]

Video from CNN of his apartment shows it is clearly marked with his apartment number: screenshot from @24 seconds into the video.

Full video

From The Daily Mail article posted above: Dallas cop who killed her neighbor shared memes likening Colin Kaepernick to cancer | Daily Mail Online
photos taken inside the apartment building clearly show that each home has a number lit up in neon beside the door, while access can only be gained via the use of an electronic key that flashes red if inserted into the wrong lock.

 

[Jax49]

https://media.nbcdfw.com/images/652*367/jennifer-emily-dallasnews.jpg

One of the "Red Flags". IMO

ETA: I know this has been posted many times but I just don't see how she can get past it during the trial. Assuming there will actually be a trial.

 

[Via Marple]

https://media.nbcdfw.com/images/652*367/jennifer-emily-dallasnews.jpg

One of the "Red Flags". IMO

ETA: I know this has been posted many times but I just don't see how she can get past it during the trial. Assuming there will actually be a trial.

Bo must have loved red. He also had a red tie, red top, red cushions, red side table, lived in a complex where red is a feature colour.....

You can change your profile pic to this, temporarily. Then you won't have to post it again

 

[Jax49]

Bo must have loved red. He also had a red tie, red top, red cushions, red side table, lived in a complex where red is a feature colour.....

You can change your profile pic to this, temporarily. Then you won't have to post it again

He was a vibrant human being with a powerful voice. This case has really captured me...so senseless.

I did think about changing my pic but love the one I'm using too much and afraid I'd never figure out how to get it back.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Several dozen people gathered outside DPD headquarters. Two men took a knee in front of the main entrance to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Many of the demonstrators who are there Monday were also there last week and the week before. They said while some people may be tired of seeing them in the streets, it’s important for them to remain visible and vigilant. The protesters believe repetition is crucial in getting their message across.

“These protests are hard to ignore,” said organizer Rev. Jeff Hood. “I mean the city in of itself can’t just sit back and say we’re going allow this to continue. We don’t care about this. The highway was blocked. Streets are being blocked.”

“I don’t think this is being done in vain,” said protestor Kimberly Taylor. “I think we are being heard, and we are not going to stop until we are heard.”

Protests demanding justice for Botham Jean enter second week

 

[DisturbedConcerned]

What kind of fascist is the Tarrant County DA?

He cannot change the law and willfully violate the due process rights of the people. Except it appears he certainly does and is THE LAW.

Somehow I am guessing these people will not be released today. This is abuse and racketeering epitomized.

"Arlington police says bond wasn’t set up for the protesters due to changes made by the Tarrant County District Attorney in January 2018.

Since January 2018, Arlington Police and Fort Worth Police have not been allowed to set up bonds for those arrested with misdemeanor charges.

Instead they have to wait to be taken to Tarrant County Jail where they can be setup with a bond.

Advocates for the protesters say the earliest the nine protesters will be released from jail is Tuesday."

Dozens Protest In Dallas For Jailed Protesters In Fort Worth Over Botham Jean Killing

 

[DisturbedConcerned]

ODonnell v. Harris County, Texas, 251 F. Supp. 3d 1052 - Dist. Court, SD Texas 2017 - Google Scholar

". Texas law requires that misdemeanor defendants who do not have a probable cause hearing within 24 hours be released on unsecured bail, and Texas law does not provide discretion to officers with custody of these defendants to impose additional conditions of pretrial release. See TEX. CODE CRIM. PRO. art. 17.033. The proper recourse in DWI <sic... and in the case of the protesters held on selectively vindictive Class B Misdemeanor charges> cases is to take the steps necessary for the defendant to appear before a magistrate promptly, as Texas law already requires."

BBM

For legal scholars and researchers.... speaking to texas bail abusively being used for pre-trial detention in direct violation of authentic commands to county officials (Texas State Law) from the State and the numerous violations of the rights of the people in doing so.

How can the justice system and law enforcement reasonably expect and demand the people obey the same laws its officials intentionally violate?

Again, welcome to Merika and it is this way all over once you get to studying.

 

[DisturbedConcerned]

And another ongoing filed by the same DC Civil Rights firm(s)

ODonnell v. Harris County, Texas, 882 F. 3d 528 - Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit 2018 - Google Scholar

"Maranda ODonnell and other plaintiffs (collectively, "ODonnell") brought a class action suit against Harris County, Texas, and a number of its officials — including County Judges,[1] Hearing Officers, and the 535*535 Sheriff (collectively, the "County") — under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. ODonnell alleged the County's system of setting bail for indigent misdemeanor arrestees violated Texas statutory and constitutional law, as well as the equal protection and due process clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. ODonnell moved for a preliminary injunction, and the County moved for summary judgment. After eight days of hearings, at which the parties presented numerous fact and expert witnesses and voluminous written evidence, the district court denied the County's summary judgment motion and granted ODonnell's motion for a preliminary injunction."

BBM

These are wrong things in Merika that our neighbors entrusted with great power do EVERY DAY to their fellow humans to THEN spend the he!! out of the money of those same fellow humans on EXORBITANT legal fees arguing with a straight face AS IF the wrongs they are perpetrating are actually fair, equal, just and righteous.

 

[DisturbedConcerned]

I speak to this in post 390 which references a federal suit in which the class prevailed "protesters held on selectively vindictive Class B Misdemeanor charges"

post 391 directs you to another ongoing class action suit filed by the same group of DC civil rights attorneys that are fighing to abolish the money bail system, and its abuses for profit, in the United States. This system fails as a small handful of people profit greatly from the misery of many unwealthy people posing no flight risk and are presumed innocent that are forced to malinger in jail.

They recently prevailed in a class action suit against Tennessee resulting in the federal court making it illegal to jail people for revoked driver's licenses due to their inability to pay.

Prior to that they settled a suit against private probation company PPC in Rutherford county where judges had financial interests in the privately owned probation companies and were violating probationer's due process rights. It was settled for 14 million and sadly, the settlement was conditioned on the defendants being deemed as 'having done no wrong'. The reality is they should have been criminally prosecuted by the Department of Justice for 18 USC Chapter 96 Section 1961-8 RICO predicate crimes.

I notice that they didn't arrest any of the elderly church folks. Interesting. Cherry pick the demonstrators.

 

[rosesfromangels]

I notice that they didn't arrest any of the elderly church folks. Interesting. Cherry pick the demonstrators.

That’s because they already have a PR nightmare on their hands. Locking up a concerned grandma doesn’t look good.

 

[rosesfromangels]

duplicate. Delete.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The death of Dallas resident Botham Jean, 26, in what she mistook for a home invasion will haunt both her and the city of Dallas for years.

But if a police officer shot an innocent resident in Fort Worth, Arlington or anywhere in Tarrant County, the case might never even go to court.

Tarrant County has the state’s first “treatment court” diverting officers to a recovery program instead of criminal prosecution if they suffer from a stress disorder, mental illness or substance addiction.

Yes, in Texas an officer accused of a crime can be sent for treatment instead of prison.

Some Texas police facing charges are now sent to treatment, not jail. Is that fair?

 

[BTL1]

That’s because they already have a PR nightmare on their hands. Locking up a concerned grandma doesn’t look good.

9 arrested on traffic obstruction charges during protest of Botham Jean's killing will stay in jail overnight | Crime | Dallas News

The 9 who were arrested broke off from the other protesters and obstructed traffic.

 

[Katerz]

I'm new to this case, and haven't completely caught up (thanks to work), but.. I'm not saying that Amber shouldn't suffer some consequences of her actions. She should. But some of the comments I've seen here.. I just shake my head. Yes, bits and pieces of her story seem hard to believe, even I admit that. As someone who has often worked 12 hour days on my feet, dealing with people, putting product away, ect.. at the end of that 12 hour day, I've been completely drained and disoriented. I just moved into a new apartment a little over a month ago, and one night after I got off work, I legit tried to go into the wrong apartment. My key fit into the slot but it wouldn't unlock the door. I was getting frustrated because I was exhausted and I just wanted to go to bed, so I started cussing at the door because it wouldn't open. The lady that lives there flung the door open and scared the crap out of me, so bad that I was still shaking 2 hours later.

Let's say that Amber really did believe she was at the wrong apartment. I'll go with her second story of the door being ajar. If she was in the mindset that I was in the night that I tried getting into "MY" (my neighbor's apartment, and I was so tired that I wasn't even aware that she had plants and what not on her porch and I do not), I can honestly say if I walked up and thought MY door was open, I would be on high alert. I do not carry a gun, but I live in Florida so I would be allowed to if I had one and had a license. If I was armed, exhausted, thinking that someone was in my apartment, and then if I saw a shadow walking towards me, THINKING IT WAS MY HOME, I'd shoot as well.

I think the entire situation is sad. In cases like this, both families suffer. The deceased's family suffers, as well as the person who committed the crime. They lose their loved one as well, in a sense. Once again, I know there are parts of the story that aren't adding up or making sense. But as someone who has been in a similar situation of going to the wrong house, I can see how it would happen. And I would shoot as well if IN MY MIND, I thought someone was in MY apartment.

I do not feel she went to his apartment and intended to shoot him, as I've seen some suggest on this thread. Let's wait to see if this goes to trial, the truth for or against her will come out.

Just my opinion, and all that jazz. Unleash the mob..

 

[Jax49]

Has anyone found an update on the 9 protesters? They should see a judge today, if I understood correctly.

ETA: It was reported Guyger spent less than an hour in jail...