'They got it wrong' | Attorney on charges dropped in Rayshard Brooks case

Justin Miller represents the family of Rayshard Brooks and spoke after the decision Tuesday to drop the charges against the officers in his police shooting death.
Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis has said he determined it was "reasonable" to use deadly force by Atlanta Ofc. Garrett Rolfe in the shooting of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's in June 2020.
The charges against Ofc. Rolfe - which included murder - and Ofc. Devin Brosnan stemming from the night of the shooting have been dropped.
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[@ElChupahuahua]

The officers were absolutely correct in their actions. Deal.

[@nickels8861]

I call bullsh*t.......female cave animal shoot a cop and incent bystander with the cops AK 47........they took her in alive, anyone who shoots someone in the back are cowards!

[@josephinetracy1485]

If Rayshard Brooks were white, I would be glad to see him go.

[@stanleykemp3596]

That’s what’s you white suprimacist think

[@ElChupahuahua]

@@josephinetracy1485 So would I. I don't care who or what color he was... it was his violent behavior that led to his demise. He made poor life choices.

[@Vince-I-Am]

Here we go with Karen and Brad just being devils and justifying the actions of the slave catcher fellow demon. Judgement is coming for you all so good riddance as justice will be served one way or another.

[@musicoldies83]

You know the old saying: "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes".

[@dp7047]

I'm sorry the man lost his life, but you can't try to taze the police

[@roamiblu1833]

Fair to say.

[@steffiblake5295]

The police should be trained enough not to allow the taser to be taken from them. Sloppy cops.

[@stanleykemp3596]

Shut the fuck up racist people.

[@1911GreaterThanALL]

I don't think the world will miss Brooks. The guy was obviously a piece of shit.

[@dyates6380]

No. No, actually, they got it right. It was justified based on mister Brooks' actions. Actions have consequences. I'm truly sorry about the whole thing, and feel for mister Brooks, but he decided to resist and run.

[@roamiblu1833]

Resisting and running is not what got him killed. Too many people think it's a felony to run from the police, it's not. However, grabbing an officer's service weapon is.

[@felicerashed8296]

Shut up.

[@Materialgirl_3]

@@roamiblu1833 Yea I don’t understand why some or these people think that. Running from a police officer does not mean that they can just shoot you. It was because he grabbed that taser

[@alexswebster]

Exactly!

[@TriRacialAmericana]

@@Materialgirl_3 Grabbed it and turned around and pointed at them hoping it would go off

[@roamiblu1833]

PEOPLE, PLEASE! Running from the police is not a felony. Resisting is not a felony. Running and resisting does NOT warrant getting shot. HOWEVER! Grabbing an officer's service weapon is a FELONY! And pointing it at an officer, ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER, is warranted for getting shot. It's called self-defense.

[@capitolmobrecords8720]

You’re lying

[@constitutionprotector3130]

Beating on police is a forcible felony, stealing the taser is a forcible felony, pointing the taser is a forcible felony and shooting the taser is a forcible felony. Thus, brooks committed 6 forcible felonies. In the state of GA, any one of those forcible felonies are subject to deadly force. If you don’t want deadly force committed against you, don’t commit forcible felonies.

[@capitolmobrecords8720]

@@constitutionprotector3130 you’re a constitution protector. 😂😂😂 Now go finishing playing Words with Freinds.

[@roamiblu1833]

@@constitutionprotector3130 Boy you're stupid. Good thing you deleted your comments. Someone who's just as stupid might actually think you know what you're talking about. 🙃

[@constitutionprotector3130]

@@capitolmobrecords8720 your family called, and wants you to move to North Korea. They are soliciting volunteers, and thus far they have over 1000,

[@jillfeatherman5523]

Here’s a clue…if he had just complied then he would be alive.

[@roamiblu1833]

No, if he hadn't been drunk and fallen asleep in the drive-thru then this whole thing would not have happened.

[@cadespencer6320]

@@roamiblu1833 both true

[@roamiblu1833]

@@cadespencer6320 Yes, to a degree. However, what people are failing to understand the reason he was shot and killed was NOT that he didn't comply, it was because he had grabbed, removed, and fired the taser. Not complying (resisting and/or running away) alone does NOT warrant an officer to shoot a defendant. Officers cannot do that.

[@kaep7410]

If he was a lawyer who “understands the process”, he wouldn’t be questioning why this wasn’t brought to a grand jury. It’s pretty self explanatory.

[@roamiblu1833]

If the courts were opened then it would have been brought grand jury. The courts were closed. With that being said (I find myself saying this a lot), if it did go, it would have been a No Bill. Rolfe is actually a decent cop.

[@maxsmith695]

I am hoping Biden will have the DOJ open an investigation. Brooks was 19 feet away and moving further away as he aims an empty taser, that cannot fire, into the air. The family will get justice but they need to wait for Biden to help them.

[@capitolmobrecords8720]

@@roamiblu1833 you’re a liar.

[@kobepitts4509]

@@maxsmith695 that’s my stance even if he shoot the taser he is running away that’s why they have dogs . Among other stuff you can’t catch him so shot him down ? And fact you he only tussled with them he didn’t swing bite etc kick he grabbed the taser and was able to get up

[@kobepitts4509]

@@maxsmith695 I actually ran from the police recently I called them and had to run dude touched his belt so I ran instantly

[@godfatherd349]

The police were actually very patient. I watched the whole video. The decision was correct

[@number1dogmom932]

Right. I was so confused as to what the cops did wrong

[@travisdiveley1652]

The other officer still had his taser. Why kill him.

[@sodman4874]

@@travisdiveley1652 he armed himself and was dangerous, and now he is dead for being stupid. Guy is willing to try to shoot a cop in the face, what do you think he would do to a citizen while he's trying to get away?

[@codytidwell6614]

Agree 100% justified

[@RedWaveGraphics]

"many of these people were taken into custody without incident" Yes, because they peacefully surrendered.

[@noneofyourbusiness7396]

Stop excusing the criminal Do not want to get shot, stop being a criminal.

[@toymot]

Facts

[@steffiblake5295]

Wrong. He was asleep in his car. This could have been avoided.

[@steffiblake5295]

These Police picked the fight and lost. They were embarrassed so they murdered him.

[@noneofyourbusiness7396]

@@steffiblake5295 so he was sleep walking in his car.

[@sodman4874]

@@steffiblake5295 you're right this could have been avoided if the dumb criminal wouldn't have drove his car after getting a fix, then steal a taser and discharge it at law enforcement. Yep, could have been avoided easily, but DUI guy didn't think about that did he?

[@simsreject5925]

This guy's leaving out key details. Brooks was passed out IN the drive thru when the police were called. He was blocking traffic. He was passed out because he was heavily intoxicated. So he wasn't going to drive away from Wendy's at that point. The police spoke with him for half an hour before Brooks attacked them. This guy even admits that Brooks "won the fight." During the fight Brooks got a taser and was running away from the officers. The officers only fired when Brooks turned and fired the taser at them. Clear case of self defense. Go find somebody beaten by the police who isn't a serial criminal, p*do, rapist, or isn't actively committing a crime, and champion their cause. I know they exist, and I'm fully willing to oppose abuse of power by the police, but not when the guy who got shot is the one at fault

[@3rdcoastborntexasrasied36]

Rule #1 you don’t fight with the police Rule #2 you don’t talk to the police Rule #3 always ask to speak to your lawyer Rule #4 put your hands behind your back and say 1 time take me in

[@Anne_Onymous]

Rule #5 If you decide to try to pull a weapon out on them and they end up using force, it's not because of your melanin count

[@jlwilder8436]

Maybe you should actually watch the whole video, it sure doesn't sound like you have. And if you did you could easily see yourself in the exact same situation. He talked calmly/respectfully to the 2 cops that just went on & on & on & on for over half an hour. It escalated in about 30 seconds and that joke of a cop Rolfe escalated it. This absolutely should've gone to trial.

[@Anne_Onymous]

@@jlwilder8436 🤦‍♀️

[@tibiriusmaximus4503]

@@jlwilder8436 That drunken criminal/idiot escalated it when he tried to resist arrest (another crime). If he had just complied, he probably would have gotten away with just another misdemeanor on his record. And I'm almost certain that he has an existing record.

[@robbierob808]

But like always th£m ppl think they above the law

[@jostopholees]

It’s amusing to see people who don’t have an understanding of law try to criticize those that do

[@roamiblu1833]

Yes, I find it very amusing. Especially when they bring up the constitution.

[@WAEVOICE]

Particularly when they take minutes, if not hours, to explain an event that unfolded within seconds.

[@jostopholees]

@@WAEVOICE that part is actually kinda standard. There is a lot of pertinent information as it relates to policy, procedure and tactics to go along with statutory and case law regarding use of force so detailing incidents in that manner is for the benefit of those without any training, education or experience in law.

[@fooliecoolie5284]

He didn't lose his life because they lost the fight, he lost his life because he pointed the taser at them. Stop trying to blame the cops for your inadequacy to act like decent human beings and follow the law. Stop teaching your children to disrespect police officers and disregard the law based on the color of their skin

[@josephclark4999]

There was a very young black girl shot and killed during the protests/riots. Not a word said about that.

[@clarksmarketing1330]

I call BS they just finished the trial on that.. it was very much publicized, where have you been?

[@TrueMohax]

@@clarksmarketing1330 When was that finished?

[@josephclark4999]

@@clarksmarketing1330 I live in Indiana. A liitle girl's murder does not get the same attention or sympathy as a violent person who resists arrest. I'll bet the person who killed that little girl will NOT be punished accordingly.

[@sayheemjones1201]

As a blk guy in America .. I wanna say this… Cut The Bill Shit…

[@eugenemotes9921]

That's what I'm saying

[@christopherjones9780]

You know that a shooting is justified between a white cop and a black criminal when Ben Crump doesn't get involved lmao 😂 🤣 😆 😂😂😂😂

[@rudiruttger]

I for one think they got it right, they got it right from the start. I am sick of 2020 tier lunacy, may this be the end of it.

[@jarocdidthisbeat]

bist du verrückt???

[@jeffboggs4382]

same ol story , white cops must obey the laws and black people dont !

[@Americanwomancirca1969]

Ha!! "People who run"....tell that to Sergeant Clayton's family. Markeith Loyd was on the run when he murdered her execution style in a Walmart parking lot. Mr. Brooks was a menace to society that night. He made his bed unfortunately; sometimes we reap what we sow.

[@sumtingwong2162]

Translation - "We want$ dat money 💰 yo!"

[@maxsage3362]

HA HA It's. not your 1st Rodeo, is it ??? Big Cities should make it Illegal, to Sue over these arrests ,Period ..Put an end to the Scamming ..& NO More of the Al Sharpton Klan's, Ugly Faces .You put Peace officers lives at risk,& You Pay..Period

[@roscocostco8586]

You threw the officer to the ground and likely concussed him, them you shoot a tazer in his face and blind him....how much judgment do you expect officers to have...it's your expectation he should have shook-off the concussion.

[@roamiblu1833]

Yeah, he's not blind. Stop adding to it.

[@maxsmith695]

Nonsense. He was 19 feet and moving away at a rate of 7 feet per second. Taser was empty. He was shot in the back. Some threat !!! DOJ will investigate this , 100%.

[@roscocostco8586]

@@maxsmith695 This one's a loser, Sugarhead. The Arkansas cops should go away for a long time. But you'll probably keep resisting.

[@MrTommyoates]

At least he got out of the dui...that was a license suspension at the least

[@Anne_Onymous]

Something tells me it was probably already suspended lol

[@jlwilder8436]

@@Anne_Onymous what something? 😑 Maybe YOU also should watch the whole video before your comments make you sound extra predictable.

[@Anne_Onymous]

@@jlwilder8436 Already watched it hun ✌️

[@MrTommyoates]

@@Anne_Onymous something tells me your 100% correct

[@Texas214]

Rayshard should of take the L and taken the DWI.

[@TriRacialAmericana]

They only got it wrong in the eyes of people who are biased. The video clearly proves that the police acted correctly in this instance. And I can’t stand them half of the time.

[@UncutSavage9858]

Won " the fight " ??..no..fight never ended in order to have any " win " ..rayshard ran and was chased until rayshard attacked with a weapon while he was running away and got shot in his back ..doesn't matter if rayshard was standing on his head or doing flips ..or sliding on a sled ..if rayshard pointed a weapon while floating away with his back turned than rayshard's deadly threat needs ending. This guy here is full of clusternuts

[@youngphenom84]

Thank god people like this don’t rule this place it would be an absolute nightmare

[@bullwinklessprinkles4727]

If you don't like the outcome, don't blame the officers. They were working under current police policy, which allowed them to shoot Brooks in these circumstances. Blame the police policy that defines a justified shooting. Work to change the rules of police deadly force engagement. The officers did what they were allowed to do. Change that! Btw- it didn't take so long because it was too close to call, and the investigators couldn't decide. It took so long because elected DA didn't want the case and attempted to recuse themselves, was denied and had to take it to court to get removed. It wasn't until July 2021 that the investigation was assigned to another DA, which started the process of investigating.

[@billbarrett6285]

Brooks fought officers, took a weapon from one of them, turned and fired the weapon at an officer, and the officer defended himself and returned fire. This was not unlawful or a racially motivated incident. Brooks' criminal actions the threat he posed to the officers are what resulted in his death, not improper actions by the officers.

[@TheTopcop1987]

Brooks got what was coming to HIM!!! If play STUPID GAMES then you will WIN STUPID 🏆 PRIZES!!!!! BACK the BLUE!!!@

[@elkbow]

They got it exactly right.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

They got it right. No question about it.

[@tibiriusmaximus4503]

Any first grader can understand these basic concepts. You are supposed to obey the law and when you get caught breaking the law, you have to face the consequences, which mean, complying with the cops (accept and sign the ticket, put your hands behind your back and go quietly etc...). This holds true for every country on the planet, hell in some countries, he would have been shot a lot sooner.

[@imthebest4957]

Maybe don't fight the police. Yes it's a good enough reason

[@OneX-cg1qq]

He calls himself a lawyer. Please surrender your license

[@travisdiveley1652]

If anyone out there encounters a person asleep in a drive thru, go wake them up.Do Not call the police!!

[@fooliecoolie5284]

Nah, I'll call the cops cuz obviously they shouldn't be driving.

[@danielbrewster5182]

They tried that and he wouldn't wake up.

[@MrMarshmelloBoi]

"They got it wrong". Islamic charities should hold prayers and Quran reciting events to bring him, Rayshard Brooks, justice. BLM should know that Islam and the Quran can fix anything in life, especially and including bringing American Muslims, and Black/African-American people justice when they have been denied it.

[@mikekramer4211]

It was dark when the officer was chasing him..even though he shot a taser at the officer,in that situation a tazer can easily be mistaken as a gun. He was shot in the back ..But if he actually had a gun ,it would have taken less than a second for him to get off multiple rounds without even turning around.. ...The officer has a split second to react.. During that split second that officer could have been thinking maybe he took my partners gun during the fight,or maybe we missed a gun when we were patting him down..

[@anladd245]

don't play stupid games and he would not have won the stupid prize.

[@hangten1904]

If you watch the full unedidted bodycam.. the news is not fooling anyone

[@melvinhart2280]

I don't agree with the decision to drop the charges

[@JackTheSkunk]

Hey mister !! HEY MISTER !!!! How about you telling "your people"....JUST COMPLY & YOU WON'T DIE" !!

[@jlwilder8436]

"Your people"? 🤨 Where do you think you are? What's that supposed to mean? Grow up and get out of your weird way of thinking.

[@thegreatone6272]

Bruh I’m black and disagree with a lot of cop shootings but I would’ve shot him too. For starters driving drunk is illegal which is why he was being detained/arrested. Second off he resisted and wrestled with the cops and grabbed their taser which is a dangerous weapon. At that point he could render the cop incapacitated and take their gun and possibly shoot and kill them. The only part the cop messed up on was shooting him three times. But you have to ask yourself if you were in that situation and somebody is doing everything they can to stop you including harming you. Would you not shoot them too. Like I said 90 something percent of the stories we hear are cops killing people unjustifiably but this ain’t it man.

[@windowwasherfpv3485]

Bro, he was aiming the taser at him 🤦🏾‍♂️ next time don’t run from the cops it’s that simple. It baffles me this dudes up here complaining

[@JW-1089]

What video did they watch? Yes the cops shouldn't have shot & killed Rayshard Brooks but he shouldn't have been resisting the cops either.

[@dt8762]

Justice served

[@chuckevans2758]

Stop trying to justify that maAn for attacking officers. If his ass would have followed commands he would be alive

[@knightflyer7968]

No ,they didn't!

[@ehm2943]

Could u imagine using this logic during war like that of ukraine and Russia. If u lose the fight and ur enemy has a plastic gun, u have no right to shoot with a real gun. Where the hell did these folks go to law school. Perhaps it’s a crt school and not law school.

[@stevenmcgillivray9283]

His cash cow is gone. :-(

[@graciebarrabjj123]

Sorry Brah….the Woke program is no longer popular…All Charges dropped sounds so sweet

[@dannyreaves2361]

Oh well.

[@blackjackking51]

"lost a fight" Fuckin lol the audacity

[@bossmansslife]

You said it best man..take your L

[@bos3835]

I met Rayshard Brooks before because his brother is a friend of mine. He made a bad decision but he shouldn't have died for it. This white lady just shot a cops AR-15 at the cops and they had a six hour standoff with her before they took her in. Different treatment!

[@Anne_Onymous]

🤦‍♀️

[@sodman4874]

You're going to have a hard life. Two different situations.

[@Anne_Onymous]

@@sodman4874 They apparently too busy focusing on skin color to actually think about that lol

[@thepurpleroom222]

I Can't WAIT For The Day 🤡Gang'Bangers🤡 Open There 👀 To Their 🐷TRUE ENEMY🐷.. 😉✊🏾👌🏾

[@tibiriusmaximus4503]

And all he had to do was to comply with the cops and he would have probably just got another misdemeanor on his record. What is wrong with you folks? What is so hard about the concept of obeying the law and complying with the cops (accepting responsibility) when you are caught breaking the law.

[@jerrodcarter7537]

Hey Man Nice Shot excellent gun control

[@LJScott]

Hotlanta gonna be on fire tonight

[@maxsage3362]

"Shoot to Kill" --Mayor Richard J. Daley

[@mopthermopther]

😄ha ha too funny 😁

[@jessieswafford9274]

Sound ?

[@misscharmcarm]

The Atlanta police department is already short of officers. The last thing the Atlanta government wants to do is scare them away. Fani Willis has been ignoring the law since 2020 by not prosecuting officers.

[@tibiriusmaximus4503]

The criminals are the ones ignoring the law. In most countries, this man would have gotten shot a lot sooner.

[@roamiblu1833]

What are you talking about?! She didn't come into office UNTIL 2021! She didn't do this. Paul Howard was the DA in 2020 until he lost in the elections. All this happened under HIM! She didn't talk office until 2021.

[@maxsage3362]

Willis is doing a FINE JOB

[@user-et6se3hl1v]

Support your police their here for our safety

[@MexiMelt1988]

Y

[@steffiblake5295]

The officers were being unreasonable when they denied his request to walk home. This could have been avoided.

[@maxsage3362]

Yes ; Rashard ,should have not gone OUT In that Condition .He caused his own Death ....Decisions have consequences ..Drunk Driving is NOT a Walk away, or a "Walk Home " Offense ,,anywhere in America ,Dunce.....Totally caused by Brooks himself

[@fooliecoolie5284]

No he deserved to be arrested not let free, he broke the law by driving while intoxicated. Pull your head out your butt

[@John-el3oq]

Displaying ignorance

[@sodman4874]

Who gets to walk home during a DUI stop? The DUI guy was the one being unreasonable. You are correct, this all could have been avoided if DUI guy would have accepted accountability, then went to jail for breaking the law.

[@jamessumita5193]

He’s a DUI offender !!! Yea let him walk home he comes back gets n his vehicle n then kills someone….now what do u have to say??

[@travisdiveley1652]

What's the difference between an officer and a civilian when it comes to shooting a another person running away? The threat was over and they could have caught up with him later.It all comes down to the D.A. and prosecutors . Try suing them in civil court.

[@maxsage3362]

You do not know where he was running to, Quiz kid..If he runs from the Law ,he could commit any number of Crimes ,before they "Catch up with him later "......Quit Siding with the God Damn, Criminals

[@travisdiveley1652]

@@maxsage3362 Max.If you seen the whole incident from the beginning, you would know. The guy fell asleep while at a fast food restaurant. Some ppl have gotten a ride home for similar things. He was polite up until they tried to put cuffs on him. He grabbed a 1 shot taser, not the officers gun. So he ran away and the threat was over for them. Go watch the video. He didn't deserve to be shot in this case. I guarantee you charges would be brought again a civilian, because the threat was no longer there + you chased him down to shot him!

[@travisdiveley1652]

@@maxsage3362 Other than not being able to catch him. What if they caught him and kicked his brains out. Would that be ok.

[@travisdiveley1652]

@@maxsage3362 His crime .was drinking too much and driving to get something eat.& Passing out behind the wheel.Have you ever been there? The other crime was resisting jail & court. He wasn't out on a crime spree. Food & go back to the room Not the best choice. But he should still be alive. I'm pro Good Police & Pro Life for the record.

[@sodman4874]

So why didn't he let them put the cuffs on and take him to jail?.. instead of wrestling and throwing one of the officers to the ground and stealing a taser, then discharging the taser at enforsers. I'm pretty sure he'd still be alive if he would have just let them take him to jail. Is your excuse really that they should let every person who broke the law and probably endangered people's lives while breaking the law, go free?

[@clarksmarketing1330]

If a regular civilian loses a fight by a drunk Man. Then decides to shoot him in the back. You’re going to prison. But, the police get away with it quite often.

[@roamiblu1833]

Yeah, that's not why he got shot.

[@Diggyace14]

Fuck Rayshard he brought this on himself.

[@maxsage3362]

You are Way OFF .Your "Analogy " is only "Anal", with no "Ology".......Seriously; you need to quit, smoking that stuff..You ll be the next " Runner

[@fooliecoolie5284]

Trip looking at all the facts before you run your mouth.

[@clarksmarketing1330]

@@fooliecoolie5284 try learning how to spell, before commenting on posts BOY!

[@kato_sga]

This was a powerful testimony

[@sodman4874]

The guys basically saying, you should be able to pull out a weapon, point it at law enforcers, discharge that weapon and not be shot at. How is this a powerful testimony?

[@Soma81]

This was a Crybaby wanting Money That Tie needs to go