cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19594346
Video shows officers dragged [NFL Star] Tyreek Hill out of his car after he put his window back up
https://apnews.com/article/dolphins-tyreek-hill-detained-a842542cfdf33179bdb5dac060fa2d4d
https://apnews.com/article/dolphins-tyreek-hill-detained-a842542cfdf33179bdb5dac060fa2d4d
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19594346
4 Comments
givesomefucks@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y
He said that if he wasn't in the NFL, he might have ended up dead from something like this.
And he's got a point.
noride@lemm.ee · 14 pts · 2y
Cops are overwhelmingly bags of shit, and will use every available opportunity to demonstrate that fact, as we see here.
That said, I really think fines for traffic violations should be based on income. The guys total nonchalance at having been caught doing 60 in a 45(?) just smacks of wealth privilege. As it stands, fines only serve to yoke the poor, and do nothing to curb dangerous behavior from those who can easily afford the infraction.
dhork@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Tyreek seemed to be acting like a dick, but that officer was obviously spoiling for a fight. Tyreek's behavior could easily be explained by being flustered over being late for work. The officer was just an asshole from the start. I'm honestly surprised they released the footage.
As far as the seat belt thing goes: I got pulled over for having a taillight out once and after I stopped I immediately got my license out of my back pocket, unhooking my seat belt to do it. When I handed my license to the officer, he accused me of driving without a seat belt, and I told him I took it off to get my license out. The officer bought my story, but then again, I have an advantage in these interactions with police that Tyreek doesn't. But at least I know now to just wait after I get pulled over for the officer's instructions. I won't get my ID until he asks me for it, so he can see that I have my seat belt on.
11111one11111@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
Tyreek is a grade A piece of shit. Cops could've beat the shit out of him and it wouldn't begin to make up for him beating his son and threatening his wife to cover it all up. Or the assault charges his college girlfriend filed against him.
From the assault charges for beating his son: