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Why would it matter who fired it? Police are not holding police accountable for violent assaults.

Even if you were to ID the attacker, qualified immunity prevents you from suing them personally for violating your rights. You sue the police department, and then the taxpayer pays the settlement, and the cop suffers no negative consequences.



One step at a time man, one step at a time.


yes but qualified immunity is only one part of the story.

even if you can't sue them personally, they can be held accountable to their supervisors.


> A white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck opened fire on two people during his 19-year career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.

“Held accountable”




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