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Posted By: martentrapper

Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:51 AM

https://mustreadalaska.com/jan-6-ju...itt-who-was-shot-dead-by-capitol-police/

For those that don't want to read:
Lt. Byrd later confessed that he shot Ashli before seeing her hands or assessing her intentions or even identifying her as female. Ashli was unarmed. Her hands were up in the air, empty, and in plain view of Lt. Byrd and other officers in the lobby.”
Lt. Byrd, who was not in uniform, did not identify himself as a police officer or otherwise make his presence known to Babbitt. He did not give her any warnings or commands before slaying her.
Lt. Byrd’s police powers had been revoked prior to this incident, “for failing to meet or complete semiannual firearms qualification requirements.
Lt. Byrd’s police powers also were revoked for a prior off-duty shooting into a stolen, moving vehicle in which the occupants were teenagers or juveniles. The stolen vehicle was Lt. Byrd’s own car. He fired multiple shots at the fleeing vehicle in a suburban area. Stray bullets from Lt. Byrd’s firearm struck the sides of homes nearby. An official investigation found that Lt. Byrd’s use of force was not justified, Judicial Watch says in the lawsuit. Therefore, Capitol Police should have known he was not suited for the assignment of being the incident commander.

Pretty sad situation.
Posted By: Ohio Wolverine

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:14 AM

Only person to die that day, yet MSM claims as many as 5 died that day.
Funny the officer is black and the victim is white!
No big deal to MSM.
Posted By: randall brannon

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:21 AM

It is called MURDER and the facts prove it!!!
Posted By: DWC

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:36 AM

The execution on video proves it! Can you IMAGINE a white cop shooting an unarmed black guy or gal in the brain on camera trying to storm a police department during the Summer of George?
Posted By: Boco

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:25 AM

Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.
Posted By: Ohio Wolverine

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.



Crawl back into your hole!
Posted By: Boco

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:32 AM

You first
Posted By: Ohio Wolverine

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:33 AM

LOL
Posted By: Ohio Wolverine

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:35 AM

You better not follow me either ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Posted By: Boco

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:35 AM

The one you were hiding in when your peeps needed you.LOL
Posted By: Ohio Wolverine

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:37 AM

You know too much!
Now I know too much about you.
Posted By: 52Carl

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.

The entire January 6 episode was a made for TV movie. That murderer was the only one who didn't follow the script.
Nancy Pelosi denied requests to have the National Guard there so that none of the Fed plants who were imbedded inside would get shot.
Why do you think that Pelosi would not release all of the security camera footage from that day? I'll answer that for you. Releasing the footage would have exposed the whole thing as the ruse that it was.
On its face, the premise of Trump and his so-called supporters would plan on interrupting the very last chance of actually investigating what really went on in Detroit, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Arizona, Wisconsin, etc is ludicrous.
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:51 AM

It's now coming out with video of the capital police purposely provoking the crowd with indiscriminate use of flash bangs and rubber bullets. They wanted violence.
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by warrior
It's now coming out with video of the capital police purposely provoking the crowd with indiscriminate use of flash bangs and rubber bullets. They wanted violence.


Where is the accountability for the individuals that sat on that?
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:11 PM

She was an idiot J6 rioter that tried climbing through a broken window to get to the house chamber in the Capital.

It happens.
Posted By: Providence Farm

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:14 PM

Blain a rioters does not get let in the capital and guided through it by the capital police. Either your ingorant of the footage released of this and Buffalo horn guy saying a prayer and giving thanks for the capital police or your just hopeless and I lose what respect I had for you.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:29 PM

Doesn't look like she's being guided by capital police. She's the idiot climbing through the smashed window.

[video:youtube]https://youtu.be/7Z3YBtzwmHk?si=QspD7t8szGV8N58U[/video]

Short 30 second video everyone should watch before giving an opinion.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:30 PM

Just remember folks that we have feds imbedded in our ranks, just like Jan 6. It doesn't take much to figure out who they are by what some say and ask. Some just monitor topics and comments They keep things churned up here as well.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Just remember folks that we have feds imbedded in our ranks, just like Jan 6. It doesn't take much to figure out who they are by what some say and ask. They keep things churned up here as well.

You got a lure for them? lol. Off topic, but I'm trying that Sierra Mist you make for the first time this season and give it "two thumbs up".
Posted By: Osky

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
She was an idiot J6 rioter that tried climbing through a broken window to get to the house chamber in the Capital.

It happens.


It happens???
A vet, a wife, a mother, a daughter unarmed and coming thru a piece of glass she did not break, a threat to no one as many capital employees had been encountered without violence of any sort and your response is it happens???
Murdered point blank by a guy who boasted and posted online he wanted to kill any trump supporters he could.
What a puke.

Osky
Posted By: Rat Masterson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:43 PM

Byrd is a coward, and since when is it legal to shoot a rioter or trespasser that's unarmed. Cover up for sure as well as the 2 tiered Biden justice system at work.
Posted By: Leftlane

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 01:48 PM

So BC, does your advocacy of shooting pukes that riot extend to Antifa and BLM scum? How about pro-abortion pukes?

Yeah, didn't think so
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:02 PM

Did any of y'all watch the video?
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Leftlane
So BC, does your advocacy of shooting pukes that riot extend to Antifa and BLM scum? How about pro-abortion pukes?

Yeah, didn't think so


The J6 rioters are the equivalent of BLM and ANTIFA. All are potential targets in a riot.

And I am not an expert on use of force. Neither are any of you.

My point is that Ashli Babbit was a misled idiot rioter. A possible result of her behavior was getting shot.
Posted By: Bob Jameson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:09 PM

J Stanton, some will come to just about any stink you put out there. That is what they are paid to do. They have to keep an ear on what we think and say. Glad you are seeing some action on the Mist.
Posted By: BandB

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:09 PM

I watched it. What is your point? She was not armed, and not an immediate threat to any of those officers.
Posted By: Providence Farm

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:12 PM

The protesters are the best armed group on the country yet not a single one took a gun. Worst insurrection planning ever . That's like going hunting and forgetting your gun.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by BandB
I watched it. What is your point? She was not armed, and not an immediate threat to any of those officers.


Was she peacefully walking through the capital?

Was she invited by officers to crawl through the smashed window?
Posted By: Osky

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
Did any of y'all watch the video?


Yes. Missed the part where Ashley had a gun in her hand. Maybe it was an invisible knife? Ah, perhaps it was a medieval mace she had hidden behind her back? No?

What I did see was a murderer who had acres of lockable rooms and building behind him to retreat to if he was that afraid of the unarmed woman he chose to shoot point blank, in the neck. Then again with all the chaos and gunfire around this murderer who could bla…. What wait? He was the only guy to use deadly force, fire his weapon, and murder someone? Out of all those thousands of unarmed “insurrectionists” this murderer found the most nefarious one and gunned her down in cold blood?
Trespassing equals murder in your world?

Osky
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Osky
Originally Posted by Blaine County
Did any of y'all watch the video?


Yes. Missed the part where Ashley had a gun in her hand. Maybe it was an invisible knife? Ah, perhaps it was a medieval mace she had hidden behind her back? No?

What I did see was a murderer who had acres of lockable rooms and building behind him to retreat to if he was that afraid of the unarmed woman he chose to shoot point blank, in the neck. Then again with all the chaos and gunfire around this murderer who could bla…. What wait? He was the only guy to use deadly force, fire his weapon, and murder someone? Out of all those thousands of unarmed “insurrectionists” this murderer found the most nefarious one and gunned her down in cold blood?
Trespassing equals murder in your world?

Osky


What was she doing in the video before being shot?
Posted By: Leftlane

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:19 PM

I just wanted to point out your obviously hypocritical stance for all the good it would do. Looking back I am now hearing my grandpa's voice telling us kids "Never approach a horse from behind, a bull from the front, or a half wit from any direction".
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Leftlane
I just wanted to point out your obviously hypocritical stance for all the good it would do. Looking back I am now hearing my grandpa's voice telling us kids "Never approach a horse from behind, a bull from the front, or a half wit from any direction".


Did you watch the video?

What did grandad say about popping off before watching the video?
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:22 PM

Posted By: Providence Farm

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:23 PM

She did nothing befor being shot that if I shot her I would not go to jail for had I shot her say in a gas station or anywhere else.

It was murder of an unarmed woman that could have been handcuffed with no issues or made to back down. But since she came at him after his warnings. O wait....
Posted By: Osky

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:24 PM

Where is her gun?

Osky
Posted By: Leftlane

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:30 PM

I watched the video and it could probably justify charges of trespassing and property destruction. What in the world do you think you see that would justify the use of deadly force?
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:30 PM

With all that is coming to light do not expect the foolish to admit they were fooled.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:37 PM

After 27 years as a law enforcement officer, I'll say that shooting WAS NOT JUSTIFIED!
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Leftlane
I watched the video and it could probably justify charges of trespassing and property destruction. What in the world do you think you see that would justify the use of deadly force?


Again, I am not an expert in deadly force. Neither are any of you.

A compelling argument could be made that a rioting mob in the U.S. Capital that broke through doors and windows, fought cops and was chanting about hanging Mike Pence is at risk for getting shot by law enforcement.

My point is that Ashli is no martyr. She is no hero. She was a misled idiot that got herself killed.

I am no fan of the feds, but if they try this case it will be a defense verdict. 10 out of 10 times.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
After 27 years as a law enforcement officer, I'll say that shooting WAS NOT JUSTIFIED!


Have you been qualified in Court as an expert in the use of force? Have you reviewed all of the evidence?

I respect your service but there's a difference.
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:42 PM

I’d consider Clay Higgins an expert in the use of deadly force, given his military and LE background. His interview in the video I posted is very revealing to those not blinded by hatred.
Posted By: Osky

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:49 PM

Verbal abuse alone does not give a protective officer the right to use deadly force.
The murderer was not cornered, was not physically threatened, was not restricted in nor limited in means and options of retreat nor was he confronted by any weaponry.
Murder.

Osky
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Jameson
Just remember folks that we have feds imbedded in our ranks, just like Jan 6. It doesn't take much to figure out who they are by what some say and ask. Some just monitor topics and comments They keep things churned up here as well.

If would not surprise me to find out. Feds instigated most of the Jan 6 riot
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
Originally Posted by BandB
I watched it. What is your point? She was not armed, and not an immediate threat to any of those officers.


Was she peacefully walking through the capital?

Was she invited by officers to crawl through the smashed window?


Did the officer identify himself, shout out an order to stop? NO

Did he identify his target as male/female, an immediate grave threat? NO

Was she holding a weapon in her open hands, both which are clearly visible? NO

Was she verbalizing threats of grave bodily harm? NO

I'm not an expert on the use of lethal force but even as a layman I know those conditions do not justify the use of deadly force.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:19 PM

Warrior, please cite the evidence you are referring to above. Include evidence on what the officer reasonably perceived or should have reasonably perceived.

Again, I think her family loses the lawsuit 10 out of 10 times. But the jury will get to consider all evidence and sworn testimony. Unlike y'all and me.

Ashli would definitely be convicted of being an idiot rioter on the plain video evidence. She was not a peaceful tourist being escorted through the capital. So let's cut the BS that she's a hero and a martyr.
Posted By: Steven 49er

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:22 PM

The old comply or die argument
Posted By: goldnut

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 03:24 PM

Why didnt more protesters get shot?
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:02 PM

BC, do the research it is now available.

Both video and Byrd's own testimony.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:23 PM

Since there is so much evidence online, where was Ashli going and what was she going to do when she got there?
Posted By: goldnut

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
Since there is so much evidence online, where was Ashli going and what was she going to do when she got there?

Guess we will never know since they killed her!
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
After 27 years as a law enforcement officer, I'll say that shooting WAS NOT JUSTIFIED!


Have you been qualified in Court as an expert in the use of force? Have you reviewed all of the evidence?

I respect your service but there's a difference.

27 years as an LEO...with annual use of force training. I'm way more qualified to call that incident than you are.

Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy, Preclusion. This is the standard that we were training under. Read the attachment and see if any of it fits Ms. Babbitt. Look at it from the officer's perspective, which is how the courts should consider it.

Ability: did the officer pick her out of the crowd because he thought she alone had the ability to kill or seriously injure him? Did she even have the ability to kill or seriously injure the officer?
Opportunity: did the officer see a weapon in her possession?
Jeopardy: did she threaten the officer's life in a manner than was unmistakable as to her intentions?
Preclusion: did the officer have any other option to prevent being killed or seriously injured by her b4 firing his weapon?

I'm coming up with a "NO" to every one of these questions.

https://useofforce.us/3aojp/

I'm not an attorney, but Im sure I could successfully argue that case for the Babbit family.

Posted By: Providence Farm

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 05:01 PM

Blain. With your thought process or lack of it. I guess som good old boys could get elevated passions behind cover making a cross fire and cut down on all the peaceful protesters burning, raping, abutting and taking over public building and streets and be not guilty of murder. I mean those people were actually committing crimes that harmed others.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf

27 years as an LEO...with annual use of force training. I'm way more qualified to call that incident than you are.

Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy, Preclusion. This is the standard that we were training under. Read the attachment and see if any of it fits Ms. Babbitt. Look at it from the officer's perspective, which is how the courts should consider it.

Ability: did the officer pick her out of the crowd because he thought she alone had the ability to kill or seriously injure him? Did she even have the ability to kill or seriously injure the officer?
Opportunity: did the officer see a weapon in her possession?
Jeopardy: did she threaten the officer's life in a manner than was unmistakable as to her intentions?
Preclusion: did the officer have any other option to prevent being killed or seriously injured by her b4 firing his weapon?

I'm coming up with a "NO" to every one of these questions.

https://useofforce.us/3aojp/

I'm not an attorney, but Im sure I could successfully argue that case for the Babbit family.



I never said I was a use of force expert. You have some training and you have 27 years of experience, but you have not reviewed all of the evidence. Have you read any sworn testimony from the officer?

Should the officer have restrained her when she jumped through window broken by the rioting mob?

Weren't you a game warden? If so, I know you had to arrest people and interacted with dangerous types. But, how many capital buildings did you have to defend in those 27 years?
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 05:58 PM

I have watched the video multiple times.

If she came thru the window, yes..he could've and should've restrained her.

Yes...game warden...that operated under the exact same state Constitution, US Constitution, and Bill of Rights as every other police officer in Georgia and the USA. The building being the Capitol doesn't make any difference. Same laws apply. Are you really an attorney??
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
I have watched the video multiple times.

If she came thru the window, yes..he could've and should've restrained her.

Yes...game warden...that operated under the exact same state Constitution, US Constitution, and Bill of Rights as every other police officer in Georgia and the USA.


Two more questions. I appreciate the discussion.

I asked whether you read any sworn testimony of the officer but I will expand it to any statements by the officer. Isn't his perspective and state of mind vital to determine whether use of force was necessary?

If he had attempted to restrain her, how does he handle the rest of the mob coming through the window?

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Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:33 PM

I have not read any of his statements, but that video is very telling. The video doesn't appear to be a short clip taken out of context of the event.

There appeared to be other officers there. He wasn't alone. But, even if he was, shooting the first perp thru the window wasn't justified at that moment in time (see above AOJP).

Use of force continuum = he/they had other use of force options, but went straight to lethal.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
I have not read any of his statements, but that video is very telling. The video doesn't appear to be a short clip taken out of context of the event.

There appeared to be other officers there. He wasn't alone. But, even if he was, shooting the first perp thru the window wasn't justified at that moment in time (see above AOJP).

[b]Use of force continuum = he/they had other use of force options, but went straight to lethal.[/b]


Like what? Remember, he has a rioting mob that is trying to break through a door and has broken through a window to presumably get to house of representatives members. And Mike Pence.

How does he defend himself once the rest of them get through--while trying to cuff Ashli? I count seven others in just that picture.
Posted By: goldnut

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:44 PM

Did you see anyone else go throught that window? How do you know they were going to follow her? How do you know what they were going to do once they entered if they did?
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
I have not read any of his statements, but that video is very telling. The video doesn't appear to be a short clip taken out of context of the event.

There appeared to be other officers there. He wasn't alone. But, even if he was, shooting the first perp thru the window wasn't justified at that moment in time (see above AOJP).

Use of force continuum = he/they had other use of force options, but went straight to lethal.



Surely a couple of the 200+ fbi operatives in the crowd would have assisted in restraining a woman coming through a window. They wanted all (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) to break loose when she was shot that it would be lost in the chaos but it didn’t happen.

There is a terrible day coming with no real winners.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by goldnut
Did you see anyone else go throught that window? How do you know they were going to follow her? How do you know what they were going to do once they entered if they did?


It appeared she was the first because the window was just knocked out.

Typically people knock down doors and break windows because they want to go through them. This is especially true for a rioting mob.

Also on the video, one of them yells "he's got a gun!" before Ashli decides to jump through the window. Maybe the rest of them were smart enough to change their minds--especially when the first one goes and gets herself shot.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 06:54 PM

I wonder if his sidearm is the only tool he had. If so, he/they were poorly equipped officers. They were obviously not trained to handle such a situation. Why? Who knows?

What about pepper spray. That would have turned that crowd immediately, especially in an indoor environment. The officers would have to pull back some too with pepper spray, but it would've worked.

A taser would have stopped Ms Babbitt. One or two taser collapsings and the crowd would've pulled back after watching that.

An asp baton whack on the elbows or hands would guarantee that person's withdrawal back thru that window. Coming thru that window was like a funnel...one at a time.

Last, but not least, smacking em by hand at they poked thru that window.That officer was a good-sized dude...
Posted By: white17

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 07:07 PM

While we are engaging in "what if's"...I have to wonder if there were other officers with Byrd, were they also armed ? If they were armed, did they draw their weapons? If not.....why not ?
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
I wonder if his sidearm is the only tool he had. If so, he/they were poorly equipped officers. They were obviously not trained to handle such a situation. Why? Who knows?

What about pepper spray. That would have turned that crowd immediately, especially in an indoor environment. The officers would have to pull back some too with pepper spray, but it would've worked.

A taser would have stopped Ms Babbitt. One or two taser collapsings and the crowd would've pulled back after watching that.

An asp baton whack on the elbows or hands would guarantee that person's withdrawal back thru that window. Coming thru that window was like a funnel...one at a time.

Last, but not least, smacking em by hand at they poked thru that window.That officer was a good-sized dude...



I understand what you are saying. But you have given an expert opinion that deadly force was not justified. When I asked what other options are available, you wondered whether they had pepper spray; assumed a taser would have stopped her and caused others to not come through the window; and, assumed a baton would have stopped them (if he had one). You also assumed there was more than one officer there in that hall to stop the rioting mob. I guess you are also assuming the mob doesn't get the officer's weapon or just beat him to death.

Your baton option makes the most sense--if they had one. At least as a temporary measure. But I don't think he could take on a rioting mob with a baton. Maybe you have in the woods of Georgia.

We're just batting around opinions here, but I have bad news for you having spent 25 years trying lawsuits. You wouldn't qualify as an expert in this case. I have more bad news for the group. Assuming the DOJ or some insurance company doesn't cave with a settlement, it is a defense verdict 10 out of 10 times in this case.

Again, I am no fan of the DOJ. But I am also not a fan of people being misled. So, at least we cleared up that Ashli Babbitt was not a peaceful tourist just strolling through the capital.

I have to get ready for real Court tomorrow. Adios all!
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
I wonder if his sidearm is the only tool he had. If so, he/they were poorly equipped officers. They were obviously not trained to handle such a situation. Why? Who knows?

What about pepper spray. That would have turned that crowd immediately, especially in an indoor environment. The officers would have to pull back some too with pepper spray, but it would've worked.

A taser would have stopped Ms Babbitt. One or two taser collapsings and the crowd would've pulled back after watching that.

An asp baton whack on the elbows or hands would guarantee that person's withdrawal back thru that window. Coming thru that window was like a funnel...one at a time.

Last, but not least, smacking em by hand at they poked thru that window.That officer was a good-sized dude...



I understand what you are saying. But you have given an expert opinion that deadly force was not justified. When I asked what other options are available, you wondered whether they had pepper spray; assumed a taser would have stopped her and caused others to not come through the window; and, assumed a baton would have stopped them (if he had one). You also assumed there was more than one officer there in that hall to stop the rioting mob. I guess you are also assuming the mob doesn't get the officer's weapon or just beat him to death.

Your baton option makes the most sense--if they had one. At least as a temporary measure. But I don't think he could take on a rioting mob with a baton. Maybe you have in the woods of Georgia.

We're just batting around opinions here, but I have bad news for you having spent 25 years trying lawsuits. You wouldn't qualify as an expert in this case. I have more bad news for the group. Assuming the DOJ or some insurance company doesn't cave with a settlement, it is a defense verdict 10 out of 10 times in this case.

Again, I am no fan of the DOJ. But I am also not a fan of people being misled. So, at least we cleared up that Ashli Babbitt was not a peaceful tourist just strolling through the capital.

I have to get ready for real Court tomorrow. Adios all!


Using your "logic" everything you said would justify every police use of lethal force....not even close to real world.
Posted By: mnsota

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 07:54 PM

There were other officers on both sides of the door. What's puzzling is the three officers that were on the left side of the door
moved past Ashley and then proceeded down the stairs just prior to Byrd advancing his weapon forward and firing.

Here is another angle of footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSt2LJWokI0
Posted By: white17

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 07:55 PM

An interesting excerpt from the actual complaint filed by Babbitt's family. Apparently from the CP radio logs of that day.

At line 15 in the complaint.

15. At 2:45 p.m., or within one minute after shooting Ashli, Lt. Byrd made the following radio call: " 405B. We got shots fired in the lobby. We got shots shots fired in the lobby of the House chamber. Shots are being fired at us and we’re sh, uhh, prepared to fire back at them. We have guns drawn. Please don’t leave that end. Don’t leave that end". Approximately 35 seconds later, Lt. Byrd made another radio call, stating, “405B. We got an injured person. I believe that person was shot.” In fact, no shots were fired at Lt. Byrd or his fellow officers. The only shot fired was the single shot Lt. Byrd fired at Ashli. He heard the loud noise of the gunshot. He saw her fall backwards from the window frame.
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 08:03 PM

Well I think it is blain by now just who is chicken crap enough to shot first and ask questions later. Might not want to walk while black in Oklahoma.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 08:26 PM

I will add that after 27 years in LE that I'm very, very pro-law enforcement. I've argued for LE many times when an anti-police post was made on here...usually centered around a questionable officer-involved shooting.

Yet...the Ashli Babbitt incident has me on the other side this time. I simply cannot defend what I saw in those videos, and I've tried, using my years of training and experience. I've tried, but I can't.
Posted By: Spike369

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
She was an idiot J6 rioter that tried climbing through a broken window to get to the house chamber in the Capital.

It happens.

You're a liar watch the video and quit lying.
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Swamp Wolf
I will add that after 27 years in LE that I'm very, very pro-law enforcement. I've argued for LE many times when an anti-police post was made on here...usually centered around a questionable officer-involved shooting.

Yet...the Ashli Babbitt incident has me on the other side this time. I simply cannot defend what I saw in those videos, and I've tried, using my years of training and experience. I've tried, but I can't.


I can only imagine the turmoil. I, too, am by default a back the blue law and order type. Even though I've been on both sides of that in my life, lol. I've been the victim of criminals wearing a badge, falsely accused on another occasion and rightly dealt with by honorable officers at other times. So I struggle between defund and back but by and large I'm a back the honorable.

I count you among the honorable.

Thank you for holding to a higher morality.
Posted By: white17

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by Spike369
Originally Posted by Blaine County
She was an idiot J6 rioter that tried climbing through a broken window to get to the house chamber in the Capital.

It happens.

You're a liar watch the video and quit lying.



Knock it off with the name calling.
Posted By: gcs

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 09:44 PM

I wouldn't hold a lot of stock in the officers statements. The first thing they're trained to say is "I was afraid for my life and and the lives of others"
which may, or may not be the truth....
Posted By: Ark Trapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 10:03 PM

I don't know of ANY modern day law enforcement that is only equipped with a firearm. Especially with the build up of J6 and No reasonable man would believe otherwise.. I'm surprised at some on here, you guys are quite comical to the point of being really disheartening and sad that you're even on here.

You can talk till your blue in the face but it will not make any difference to him no matter how many facts you provide. Sad but he is a lost cause.. and not worth the time..
Posted By: walleye101

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 10:50 PM

So, if you think someone is being an idiot, now it is ok to just shoot them?

Well, that would make it a whole lot simpler for law inforcement going forward.
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
Originally Posted by Leftlane
So BC, does your advocacy of shooting pukes that riot extend to Antifa and BLM scum? How about pro-abortion pukes?

Yeah, didn't think so


The J6 rioters are the equivalent of BLM and ANTIFA. All are potential targets in a riot.


I think I recall you arguing that Rittenhouse should be charged/convicted. that doesn't jive with your CURRENT statement, does it?
Posted By: 52Carl

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 11:10 PM

BC for President 2024!!!
He may not make much sense at all, and has trouble with logic and reason, but he can sure can put some words and sentences together. Better than what we have in office now.
I'm fixin to have some shirts made.
On the front, Blain "Pie hole" County, for President. (Why? Well who doesn't enjoy pie?)
On the back, At least I am not Let's Go Brandon, nor Donald Adolf Trump.
Posted By: grumley701

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 11:20 PM

I have no idea why you folks continue to entertain the clown known as blaine county, by his/hers post he's more than likely a plant...
Posted By: Mike in A-town

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
She was an idiot J6 rioter that tried climbing through a broken window to get to the house chamber in the Capital.

It happens.


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"Hello fellow trapping enthusiasts!"

Mike
Posted By: James

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.


I agree. The cops should have shot a few more of them.

Jim
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/07/24 11:37 PM

Not to be outdone are you, jimbo?
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
Originally Posted by Blaine County


The J6 rioters are the equivalent of BLM and ANTIFA. All are potential targets in a riot.


I think I recall you arguing that Rittenhouse should be charged/convicted. that doesn't jive with your CURRENT statement, does it?


What are you talking about? I said what I meant in plain English.

As for Rittenhouse, I was glad he was acquitted. He's not the brightest bulb, but those rioters had it coming.

P.S. I also mean it when I say that the MAGA disciples act and think just like the BLM and ANTIFA types. Basically the same people now--just different things that they whine and complain about constantly. It's embarrassing.
Posted By: Posco

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by James
Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.


I agree. The cops should have shot a few more of them.

Jim

That's where we're at as a country. I wouldn't have shed a tear had multiple Antifa types had been mowed down.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:08 AM

I just got home and turned on the news. Apparently Trump is calling those convicted in connection with J6 "hostages."

Is it the position of the MAGA Church of Tman that no crimes were committed by the J6 rioting idiots and that none of them should have gone to jail? Are they all "hostages"?
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:08 AM

if I mischaracterized your take on Rittenhouse, I stand corrected.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
if I mischaracterized your take on Rittenhouse, I stand corrected.


You did, but I forgive you.
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:19 AM

BC,

there are a lot of J6'ers who were grossly over-charged. Not all, certainly; but many.

then you have Ray Epps....
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
I just got home and turned on the news. Apparently Trump is calling those convicted in connection with J6 "hostages."

Is it the position of the MAGA Church of Tman that no crimes were committed by the J6 rioting idiots and that none of them should have gone to jail? Are they all "hostages"?


Seeing how it has come to light that protesters in an area designated for them were fired upon without provocation, I can’t condemn their response.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
BC,

there are a lot of J6'ers who were grossly over-charged. Not all, certainly; but many.

then you have Ray Epps....


That is a reasonable point that could be considered. But, your boy isn't distinguishing between them when he gives speeches calling them all "hostages".

He is misleading his flock. Again.

It's like Ashli Babbitt. I'm not saying that there were not other options--and based on what I have seen lethal force could be one of them. But let's not pretend she was just a tourist walking through the capital and was gunned down for no reason.
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Blaine County
But, your boy isn't distinguishing between them when he gives speeches calling them all "hostages". He is misleading his flock. Again.
Is it the position of the MAGA Church of Tman that no crimes were committed by the J6 rioting idiots and that none of them should have gone to jail? Are they all "hostages"?


so, let's talk about standards, shall we?

so apparently, you're willing to claim everything that comes out of Nikki's mouth as YOUR position? [careful, I'm fairly good at Google-fu]

of COURSE not. That would be LUDICROUS!

but you'll demand Trump supporters be held to that standard???

besides, that's clearly a straw man argument. you SHOULD be able to do better than that...


Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
Originally Posted by Blaine County
But, your boy isn't distinguishing between them when he gives speeches calling them all "hostages". He is misleading his flock. Again.


so, let's talk about standards, shall we?

so apparently, you're willing to claim everything that comes out of Nikki's mouth as YOUR position? [careful, I'm fairly good at Google-fu]

of COURSE not. That would be LUDICROUS!

but you'll demand Trump supporters be held to that standard???




Dude. Calm down. It was a criticism of Trump misleading his flock (and it works on many of them).

I am not a disciple of Haley. Of the current slate of candidates, she will do and is the least objectionable. I think they're all pretty weak--including the great misleader, Trump.

But y'all (including you) throw a fit anytime anyone doesn't bend a knee to Lord Trump--like your post. I couldn't care less if you like Haley, hate Haley, cheer for her or cuss her. She is simply the most reasonable candidate in my opinion.

Don't be so sensitive. But do you agree what he is saying is misleading? Do you agree he misleads?
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:45 AM

I'll take that as a mea culpa from you.

you were "caught".

(btw...the old "Dude. Calm Down" schtick is played. find a new, interesting way to deflect from your debating/"logic" errors)
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
I'll take that as a mea culpa from you.

you were "caught".

(btw...the old "Dude. Calm Down" schtick is played. find a new, interesting way to deflect from your debating/"logic" errors)


What was I caught on? Dude?

I really have no idea what you're talking about but maybe your better at "debating logic."

And, you didn't answer my question. Does your boy Trump mislead?
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:53 AM

Caught trying to use an intellectually vacuous (straw man) argument, that you yourself refuse to be held to.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
Caught trying to use an intellectually vacuous (straw man) argument, that you yourself refuse to be held to.


I disagree.

Anyway, does Trump mislead or not? Answer it straight up. I know all politicians lie, but I am asking about Trump.
Posted By: Rat Masterson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:08 AM

The Jan. 6ers were made an example of, 2 tiered justice system. 15 to 20 years in jail is nuts, many get half that for murder.
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:08 AM

if all politicians lie (and Nikki is a politician); you're willingly supporting a liar.

this is the SAME insult you're hurling at Trump supporters.

Geeze!

(okay. okay...I'll Calm Down, Dude)
Posted By: upstateNY

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by James
Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.


I agree. The cops should have shot a few more of them.

Jim

That's what you two have in common.You both believe in more government control.Your both sheep.
Posted By: martentrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:16 AM

Most of you don't seem to have read what I posted. Byrd was there only as "incident commander". He had been stripped of his police powers. He had failed prior shooting tests. He shouldn't have even been armed.
She wasn't armed. He or his men could have pushed her back as she came through the window. There’s just no way, BC that a reasonable person could see that shooting as justified.
It is not us Trump supporters who are blind or messed up. It's you, blinded by your extreme dislike of Trump.
In my eyes, what happened on Jan. 6 was a traditional act by citizens of a country that was started and founded by exactly what happened on Jan. 6.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
if all politicians lie (and Nikki is a politician); you're willingly supporting a liar.

this is the SAME insult you're hurling at Trump supporters.

Geeze!

(okay. okay...I'll Calm Down, Dude)


You can't admit that Trump misleads his flock. Telling. And sad.

Back to work. Y'all have a nice evening.
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:29 AM

pot: "Kettle, you're BLACK!"

Game. Set. Match!
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:43 AM

Not many of us are following Trump like he's the pied piper, but we realize that someone that's bold enough to call it like he sees it is the only hope that this country has to get us pointed back in the right direction.

Trump is the ONLY candidate that stands a chance winning against the Democrat's BS. Haley...NOPE! DeSantis...Nope! All the others are not poling high enough to even be talked about....even Ramaswamy.

I hoping most conservative are smart enough to go with our best chance and not false hope on one of the others. Or worse yet, sit on the fence like some do....living in a foggy dream.
Posted By: GREENCOUNTYPETE

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.


they just spent the previous 6 months letting looters burn their squad cars while they watched and had rocks thrown at them and the media called it mostly peaceful protest.

so a bunch of people generally standing around actually being mostly peaceful in their protest really doesn't warrant opening up on them with small arms.
Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by white marlin
if I mischaracterized your take on Rittenhouse, I stand corrected.


You didn't
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 03:17 AM

Originally Posted by warrior
Originally Posted by white marlin
if I mischaracterized your take on Rittenhouse, I stand corrected.


You didn't


I didn't think so, either...but I was too lazy to challenge/research it.

Thanks for your confirmation!
Posted By: martentrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.

Boco has a point. Why didn't more officers fire? The answer is there wasn't any reason to shoot in the first place. Some of you guys, well 2 of you, have a really messed up train of thought.
Posted By: white marlin

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by martentrapper
Originally Posted by Boco
Im surprized only one got shot.
You would think the law would have opened up on a mob trying to get in and hang Mike Pence.
Like the National Guard did in Ohio.

Boco has a point. Why didn't more officers fire?


in the videos I've seen, the police inside the Capitol didn't seem overly concerned. some were talking calmly to the "rioters", others opened doors for them...
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:48 PM

I guess you missed all of the videos of rioting idiots fighting the cops.

They're readily available.
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by warrior
Originally Posted by white marlin
if I mischaracterized your take on Rittenhouse, I stand corrected.


You didn't


Since y'all apparently have nothing else to do with your lives, look up what I said.

My former and current opinion are the same. Rittenhouse is somewhat retarded and made some stupid decisions but I am happy with his acquittal and would never weep for a dead ANTIFA/BLM rioter. See a theme here?

I would help you with some search terms but, alas, full time employment calls.
Posted By: teepee2

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 01:18 PM

Misleading the flock huh? Biden says the border is closed, who's misleading who.
Posted By: walleye101

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by white marlin


in the videos I've seen, the police inside the Capitol didn't seem overly concerned. some were talking calmly to the "rioters", others opened doors for them...


Originally Posted by Blaine County
I guess you missed all of the videos of rioting idiots fighting the cops.

They're readily available.


What should be clear to everyone is that no "News" source is interested in reporting an objective description of what really occurred on Jan 6, or anything else you see on the News these days. Everything we read, see or hear is getting spoon fed to us with an extremely bias political slant. How about just reporting all the facts and let us form our own opinions.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 02:15 PM

BC is glad he has a full time job. And that he has something else to do other than be on Tman....lol


laugh
Posted By: DaveP

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by martentrapper
https://mustreadalaska.com/jan-6-ju...itt-who-was-shot-dead-by-capitol-police/

For those that don't want to read:
Lt. Byrd later confessed that he shot Ashli before seeing her hands or assessing her intentions or even identifying her as female. Ashli was unarmed. Her hands were up in the air, empty, and in plain view of Lt. Byrd and other officers in the lobby.”
Lt. Byrd, who was not in uniform, did not identify himself as a police officer or otherwise make his presence known to Babbitt. He did not give her any warnings or commands before slaying her.
Lt. Byrd’s police powers had been revoked prior to this incident, “for failing to meet or complete semiannual firearms qualification requirements.
Lt. Byrd’s police powers also were revoked for a prior off-duty shooting into a stolen, moving vehicle in which the occupants were teenagers or juveniles. The stolen vehicle was Lt. Byrd’s own car. He fired multiple shots at the fleeing vehicle in a suburban area. Stray bullets from Lt. Byrd’s firearm struck the sides of homes nearby. An official investigation found that Lt. Byrd’s use of force was not justified, Judicial Watch says in the lawsuit. Therefore, Capitol Police should have known he was not suited for the assignment of being the incident commander.

Pretty sad situation.



Oh, it's much worse....

Radioed in that he was taking fire and would return fire....
A minute AFTER he shot her...

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Posted By: BandB

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 02:48 PM

But she was a Trumper, so it was all justified. According to our TDS legal scholars.
Posted By: panaxman

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 03:22 PM


Talk about NOT complying to a basic use fo force continuum. i hope Byrd sees her face each night as he lays in bed to sleep. Dirty Cop!
Posted By: Rat Masterson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 03:28 PM

Byrd was never really investigated or even interviewed" according to some reports" so I wonder if he could still be charged with murder?
Posted By: Boco

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 04:09 PM

I doubt if that lawsuit will go anywhere.
The cop that killed her will be looked upon by the lawmakers as the guy that single handedly stopped a mob bent on hanging Mike Pence and doing harm to others.Basically a hero who saved a lot of people from potential harm.Sort of like the kid that stopped the mob in Kenosha by shooting a couple rioters.
It is weird though that the one killing stopped the entire mob,you would think something like that would have motivated them to rally and double down on their mission.
Very strange.
Posted By: DaveP

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Byrd was never really investigated or even interviewed" according to some reports" so I wonder if he could still be charged with murder?



He was promoted!
Posted By: Rat Masterson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 05:26 PM

Their intent was never to hang anyone, if it was they could have. If they really wanted an insurrection a hundred armed individuals would have seen to that. This whole thing was joke. One guy got 22 years and wasn't even there.
Posted By: DaveP

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Boco
I doubt if that lawsuit will go anywhere.
The cop that killed her will be looked upon by the lawmakers as the guy that single handedly stopped a mob bent on hanging Mike Pence and doing harm to others.Basically a hero who saved a lot of people from potential harm.Sort of like the kid that stopped the mob in Kenosha by shooting a couple rioters.
It is weird though that the one killing stopped the entire mob,you would think something like that would have motivated them to rally and double down on their mission.
Very strange.



Family will get a big payday AND have to sign a ND.

Can't let it go to discovery...
Posted By: WhiteCliffs

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 06:04 PM

I am sure the feds will pass a law right before the suit saying defense of property now justifies deadly force grin

If that had been true three years ago - we wouldnt have had nearly so much trouble with blm or antifa - or all the smash and grab robbery stuff now.

I am good with it - just has to work both ways. Probably cut down on the number of democrat voters.
Posted By: James

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Their intent was never to hang anyone, if it was they could have. If they really wanted an insurrection a hundred armed individuals would have seen to that. This whole thing was joke. One guy got 22 years and wasn't even there.


Half-truths can be lies, you know.

Sure, the cops were totally out of line to conclude the frothing mob breaking windows and doors to get in, fighting with cops to get in, chanting, "Hang Mike Pence! Hang Mike Pence! HANG MIKE PENCE!" were not harmless tourists.

If I'd been inside the capitol building as an armed civilian, no authority whatsoever--and yes, I know that's impossible in a federal building, but bear with me--I might shot one of the crowd leaders too. Probably would have, from what I saw.

Don't tell me she wasn't one of the mob leaders. She was first through the broken window.

Jim
Posted By: James

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 06:30 PM

Oh, and the guy "who wasn't even there" was one of the ring-leaders of the mob.

Jim
Posted By: ol' dad

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by James
Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
Their intent was never to hang anyone, if it was they could have. If they really wanted an insurrection a hundred armed individuals would have seen to that. This whole thing was joke. One guy got 22 years and wasn't even there.


Half-truths can be lies, you know.

Sure, the cops were totally out of line to conclude the frothing mob breaking windows and doors to get in, fighting with cops to get in, chanting, "Hang Mike Pence! Hang Mike Pence! HANG MIKE PENCE!" were not harmless tourists.

If I'd been inside the capitol building as an armed civilian, no authority whatsoever--and yes, I know that's impossible in a federal building, but bear with me--I might shot one of the crowd leaders too. Probably would have, from what I saw.

Don't tell me she wasn't one of the mob leaders. She was first through the broken window.

Jim



Jim is finally in agreement with the rest of us. He's says its o.k. to go to Texas and start shooting the illegal immigrants as they breach our boarder. Thanks for finally seeing the light, James.

ol' dad
Posted By: James

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 07:02 PM

Ol' Dad, I would indeed be in favor of the illegal invasion being stopped that way. Shoot one in a thousand, and the rest would go home.

The biggest obstacle may involve the issue of who does the shooting. You or I couldn't do it; it would have to be an agent of government: border patrol, FBI, National Guard, or troops.

Then there's the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder for the guys who shot unarmed men, women, and children standing in a river, like fish in a barrel. We should probably screen these shooters for psychopathy, and let those testing positive do the shooting.

Oh, and don't forget how it would look to the world. Egypt isn't shooting Palestinians flooding across their border.

I dunno, I guess I talked myself out of the idea.

Jim
Posted By: DaveP

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 07:57 PM

Waiting to.hear an explanation about Earmuff Man, the " violent protester" who was directing uniformed police and was right there when she was shot, with 3 cops behind her.
As soon as she is shot, this " protester" says something to the cops, gets BEHIND them, sits down, pulls off his backpack, and changes clothes.

Would ANY LEO let a protester do that, immediately after a shooting, no less?

Or is he yet another gov asset? ( rhetorical question for the dense)

Video of entire thing available.Partial.trsnscript below, Friend and Dodson former FBI agents

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Posted By: warrior

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by DaveP
Originally Posted by Boco
I doubt if that lawsuit will go anywhere.
The cop that killed her will be looked upon by the lawmakers as the guy that single handedly stopped a mob bent on hanging Mike Pence and doing harm to others.Basically a hero who saved a lot of people from potential harm.Sort of like the kid that stopped the mob in Kenosha by shooting a couple rioters.
It is weird though that the one killing stopped the entire mob,you would think something like that would have motivated them to rally and double down on their mission.
Very strange.



Family will get a big payday AND have to sign a ND.

Can't let it go to discovery...


I suspect the family has already been insulated against that by our side (book deals, TV, etc) and are being backed by patriots.

But it would not surprise me in the least if family members and friends suddenly become "persons of interest" in domestic terrorism or the IRS takes an interest in them.

Whatever the case it'll get ugly before it's all done.
Posted By: Rat Masterson

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 08:01 PM

Not the ring leader, oh the horror. Would that be like the FBI plant that repeatedly yelled "go into the Capital" yet he got 6 months? 2 tired justice system and the Biden regime teaching everyone a lesson. Trump should pardon all of them and then take that "cop" and have him charged with murder, that would get the libs going.
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by James
Ol' Dad, I would indeed be in favor of the illegal invasion being stopped that way. Shoot one in a thousand, and the rest would go home.

The biggest obstacle may involve the issue of who does the shooting. You or I couldn't do it; it would have to be an agent of government: border patrol, FBI, National Guard, or troops.

Then there's the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder for the guys who shot unarmed men, women, and children standing in a river, like fish in a barrel. We should probably screen these shooters for psychopathy, and let those testing positive do the shooting.

Oh, and don't forget how it would look to the world. Egypt isn't shooting Palestinians flooding across their border.

I dunno, I guess I talked myself out of the idea.

Jim

This post is about as idiotic as anything I've ever read on Tman. It's also a classic example of how a liberal-minded individual is OK with twisting/disregarding our Constitution and Bill of Rights to accomplish something he would like to see happen.

I sure hope you weren't serious James!
Posted By: Swamp Wolf

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Boco
I doubt if that lawsuit will go anywhere.
The cop that killed her will be looked upon by the lawmakers as the guy that single handedly stopped a mob bent on hanging Mike Pence and doing harm to others.Basically a hero who saved a lot of people from potential harm.Sort of like the kid that stopped the mob in Kenosha by shooting a couple rioters.
It is weird though that the one killing stopped the entire mob,you would think something like that would have motivated them to rally and double down on their mission.
Very strange.

That's because it was NOT an insurrection!
Posted By: steeltraps

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 10:02 PM

This! ^^^^^^. Alabama and Georgia have had worse = Fraternity Parties go wrong than Jan 6. And the = So called insurrection!
Posted By: ol' dad

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 10:06 PM

Clay Higgins just did an interview with Tucker Carlson. His opinion is that there were in excess of 200 FBI agents involved with J6. He insinuates that the FBI is largely responsible for creating this so called insurrection, and that it was planned in advance. Even if the 200 figure is grossly overstated by 75%, that is still 50 agents who were willing to go along with this conspiracy. My question is, how do you get 50 or 200 people from the FBI on board to carry this out? What were they told to do, and for what reason to do it? If I was an agent that was duped into helping instigate this, I would be blowing a whistle by now. But there doesn't seem to be any.

ol' dad
Posted By: HobbieTrapper

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by ol' dad
Clay Higgins just did an interview with Tucker Carlson. His opinion is that there were in excess of 200 FBI agents involved with J6. He insinuates that the FBI is largely responsible for creating this so called insurrection, and that it was planned in advance. Even if the 200 figure is grossly overstated by 75%, that is still 50 agents who were willing to go along with this conspiracy. My question is, how do you get 50 or 200 people from the FBI on board to carry this out? What were they told to do, and for what reason to do it? If I was an agent that was duped into helping instigate this, I would be blowing a whistle by now. But there doesn't seem to be any.

ol' dad


He stated that is a conservative estimate.
Posted By: ol' dad

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 11:03 PM

yes, that is why i said he stated in excess of 200. Which makes things even more confusing. How do you dupe 200+ agents into instigating this so called insurrection? If in fact there were 200+ agents, what were they told their mission was? Its hard for me to believer that you could convince that many to be on board with it.

ol' dad
Posted By: Oh Snap

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by ol' dad
yes, that is why i said he stated in excess of 200. Which makes things even more confusing. How do you dupe 200+ agents into instigating this so called insurrection? If in fact there were 200+ agents, what were they told their mission was? Its hard for me to believer that you could convince that many to be on board with it.

ol' dad


Well 35% approval for Biden is hard for me to believe! And how about IRS agents, Why would anyone be one?
Posted By: DaveP

Re: Lawsuit on behalf of Ashley Babbit family - 01/08/24 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by ol' dad
yes, that is why i said he stated in excess of 200. Which makes things even more confusing. How do you dupe 200+ agents into instigating this so called insurrection? If in fact there were 200+ agents, what were they told their mission was? Its hard for me to believer that you could convince that many to be on board with it.

ol' dad


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