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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(13,719 posts) Thu Feb 26, 2026, 12:52 AM 4 hrs ago

Remember the cop saying "she had limited value, just write a check" after 23 yr old killed by cop? $29 million payout

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Remember the cop saying "she had limited value, just write a check" after 23 yr old killed by cop? $29 million payout (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd 4 hrs ago OP

The $29 million should be taken from the police pension fund. Abolishinist 4 hrs ago #1

This is what happens when they hired previously troubled cops Historic NY 3 hrs ago #2

Look at the arrogance and the automatic sense of impunity for moniss 2 hrs ago #3

$29 million and $11,000 progressoid 1 hr ago #4

Abolishinist

(2,933 posts)

1. The $29 million should be taken from the police pension fund.

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 01:08 AM

4 hrs ago

Make them pay for their behavior.

I highly doubt it, but perhaps they might be a wee bit more careful in the future.

Historic NY

(39,897 posts)

2. This is what happens when they hired previously troubled cops

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 01:24 AM

3 hrs ago

cops that hop from one place to another usually leave because of problem. Any agency giving a recommendation should be liable too.

moniss

(8,908 posts)

3. Look at the arrogance and the automatic sense of impunity for

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 02:57 AM

2 hrs ago

knowing you are on body camera and still saying such a thing.

progressoid

(52,966 posts)

4. $29 million and $11,000

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 03:29 AM

1 hr ago

Poignant.

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