BASED Grand Jury Indicts the Cop Instead! | Arrested Trying to Save his Home from Fire

[@thecivilrightslawyer]

Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. You can start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan at ForThePeople.com/TheCivilRightsLawyer without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win. DETAILS: thecivilrightslawyer.com/2024/11/27/based-grand-jury-indicts-the-cop-instead-arrested-trying-to-save-his-home-from-fire/ In the small town of Leitchfield, Kentucky, something amazing happened. A man's house caught on fire ("far") and emergency responders showed up. Instead of the fire department, the police department was first on the scene. Instead of helping in some constructive way, they ordered the homeowners, who were attempting to put out the fire, out of the house. When they refused, the officers beat and tased them. Then, when the government put the case before a grand jury, in an attempt to indict the homeowner, the grand jury said no, and instead indicted the police officer. The officer's lawyer said he'd never heard of that happening before...

[@rabtter]

There's a video his wife took when the Police Chief come to talk to him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/il7dYoV8ZrmLmdU

[@adamr9215]

Those are some corrupt cops. Hopefully they don’t ever leave prison.

[@bizlarry]

Is this supposed to say "Biased" or Based?

[@McHale72]

@@adamr9215 They all are. Never think otherwise.

[@FredMas-gt2uh]

@@adamr9215 Only one dirty cop was charged. I am sure the state's attorney will do him a good deal. After all, they depend on the cops to pack their courtrooms

[@nicj5354]

They beat him up because they were concerned about his safety. Wow.

[@petermcculloch4933]

Ironic.

[@bernadinesackinger7115]

@@petermcculloch4933Like the dentist kicking your teeth down your throat because he’s concerned about your cavity

[@988areeb]

Typical Police officers logic😅

[@marcbeebee6969]

You saw it too. I thought i was crazy

[@readytogo6569]

That's cop logic for ya... or cop-splaining, if you prefer

[@frodo7287]

Too bad they didn't indict the DA too. Malicious prosecution should be a major felony with minimum 10 year sentence

[@vevrvivnv]

They have prosecutorial immunity, pretty sure they are more protected than even judges are.

[@grndhg86d]

​@@vevrvivnvall immunity is subject to qualification

[@kerryedavis]

I don't think they have immunity from criminal charges, just civil lawsuits. One of the reasons the federal civil rights laws were passed, was to deal with bad DAs and judges, as well as cops.

[@totallytubular618]

​@@vevrvivnv Prosecutorial immunity applies to civil claims, not criminal charges

[@user-kcrpine]

Life. No parole.

[@patrickday4206]

Why isn't the prosecutor getting charged with malicious prosecution?????

[@DesiRush1]

Because he's a GOD and you're nothing but a slave. Get used to it.

[@JupiterCyclops-l5x]

I guess s/he investigated their self & found no wrong doing

[@Unedited43795]

Because the FBI doesn't do their jobs unless it fits the counter terrorism narrative

[@petergeh9584]

I called that prosecutor's office for an explanation and they actually threatened to charge me for 'harassment'.

[@theone4929]

​@@petergeh9584I personally want to thank you for your attention to this matter 👍

[@believer4445]

As a born bread and kentuckian, I'm so proud of that grand jury...

[@t.o.g.thatoneguy5130]

Damn right brother we look out for our own here. no wet footed yellow belly tyrant is gunna arrest a man trying to save his home here in the blue grass.

[@MRGior-wo6dk]

Born and bred*, past tense and past participle of breed.

[@profoundwanderer1441]

@@t.o.g.thatoneguy5130 😂

[@mgkrewson]

@@MRGior-wo6dk that’s the Kentucky education system for you…

[@bradhinton2796]

born and bred

[@DanTheMailman330]

"the home had guns and ammo!!!" Yeah, like every home in Appalachia... What a line of BS

[@yrp237]

If there's ever a house there that doesn't have guns & ammo now that would be news!

[@sunriseboy4837]

👍 Damn straight!

[@Ian_Burt]

So that household was participating in a constitutionally protected activity?! Oh, my! Let's make certain the news knows about that too! I mean, the nerve!

[@TheRealHectorRavioli]

as soon as i saw the safe i knew why he was concerned, he was worried about his ammo.

[@donaldrodriguez8134]

That’s How you Know the News media Lies Nonstop .

[@bigboytoyz541]

None of the cops charges should be a misdemeanor. They should all be felonies.

[@burke615]

And the other police who participated should be charged as accomplices during and after the fact.

[@dennismood7476]

Absolutely!!!! Why? because a weapon was used in the commission of a crime.

[@rsmith3062]

Had to charge as misdemeanors, felony charges are much harder to let slip away with no prosecution.

[@davidkelly5899]

They are thick as mince.

[@bigboytoyz541]

@rsmith3062 I agree. It's just hard to believe that 3rd degree assault would be a misdemeanor under any circumstance .

[@98f5]

That grand jury is full of absolute heros

[@stuartlaughlin8121]

Take note, blue line thugs. The grand jurors were the heroes. NOT YOU!!!

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

Imagine if more Americans had that same rationale. The state of the country would be incredible.

[@No1LikeYahuah]

If they were then they would have went for felony charges on the police. They beat the crap out of the guy ,kidnapped him from his own home, away his freedom, put him in a cage.

[@petergeh9584]

Hopefully the cops won't retaliate against them. They've become so brazen and routinely 'go after' whistleblowers, witnesses, and jury members.

[@blazingkerosene3617]

Remember what the poster said!!! These people fought the largest military power on earth over a few cents in taxes 😂😂😂

[@billybobb8712]

The television channel should be sued civilly for defamation.

[@masterschroder1269]

They were only reporting the information they had at the time. Provided by the police. They should be required to Redact the story, tell the whole story and apologize.

[@muffdiver4973]

Thank God that there is a thing called bodycam.

[@mattyy101]

​@@masterschroder1269 they should be required to say that they frequently post fake news before every segment

[@lancevance47]

​@masterschroder1269 that didn't stop fox news' insurance company from paying out millions in defamation a few years ago. It's a double standard- ruled by money. Defame and slander a poor person all you want. They can't defend themselves. But if u have money then u can make money

[@piouspigeon9327]

@@masterschroder1269they lied…. Why are you on their side?

[@brettstarks1846]

Reminds me of Uvalde, where the useless cops not only did nothing, but prevented parents from trying to save their kids.

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

Go Google Bensalem Bensalem Trailer fire June 7, 2024. I was one of 4 people trying to save the man inside. Police showed up and ordered us back "or we would be arrested" One cop had his taser drawn on us. All we could do was listen to his screams until he stopped screaming. The guy was burned alive.

[@ratagris21]

Typical cops always in charge of nonsense because they're always right when they're wrong.

[@SirHoffinator101]

No one is standing in between me and my kid in this situation. If they were that worried about an untrained armed person inside, they would have terrified of me.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

P vs mimms and qualified immunity has given them too much power. Nazis had less power man

[@erikarabie]

Yeah they were violent to the parents too

[@isaaclopez2921]

Officers should be charged with felonies not misdemeanors

[@wilfredgonzales3260]

Yup they should know better, I mean, like, they are the police?😂🤦‍♂️

[@larryhammond5907]

Misdemeanor lets them keep their job. Can't be a cop if you're a convicted felon

[@josefernandez4423]

Nah they will get promoted instead. They still think they are right.

[@terrycloud6437]

Total bs guys. They need to lose their damn jobs AND be convicted felons. "To serve and protect"

[@deh6724]

'Higher standard'

[@jasont7540]

The officer should have been indicted on FELONY charges of aggravated assault, kidnapping, dereliction of duty, multiple civil rights violations, unlawful restraint, ....the list goes on. Misdemeanor charges are NOT enough.

[@rsmith3062]

Had to charge as misdemeanors, felony charges are much harder to let slip away with no prosecution.

[@screweverything2215]

Not to mention allowing every item burned to be WILLFULLY BE DESTROYED!!! THATS ARSON!!!!

[@Bruce4lmighty]

Title 18 USC 241 & 242

[@jonWilk8156]

and Arson

[@JamesSmith-qw3sp]

The bar is so low that it’s still a W

[@English_lifestyles]

I was a cop (UK) and on more than one occasion I was assaulted by folks to whom I'd delivered the news of a fatality. I understood their anger and their reaction. Being a cop is about understanding and working with your community, not kicking them while their down. What a great jury!

[@rez4958]

Thank you for being a good man, as soon as people get into uniform and have a shred of authority they tend to let it go there head. You are not one of those peope. Cheers.

[@bwthomas84]

He wasn't wrong. They lied to him. They're allowed to lie, but we aren't. They're allowed to not know the law, but we aren't. The double standards are unacceptable

[@denyscpoyner]

And they enjoy qualified immunity, but we don't.

[@chimp1561]

Aren't these guys supposed to be "protectors" seems like they protect themselves more than the people from what I see. The police as an institution stopped being worth supporting when it became less of a guard for the people and more of the modern day Mafia, being approached by a cop is the modern day equivalent of an Italian gangster approaching you.

[@Thor-o1v]

That is why I don’t trust cops. They are all lying pieces of sht

[@ThePhantomGodofNight]

​@chimp1561 not just the police. For at least a century now our entire govt is this way. They extort and enslave us and make us think were free. They indoctrinate our children in the schools to become snitches and good little worker drones. They abuse and extort us. And the most terrifying part of it all? So many of us still think the govts here to help us😬

[@reginafisher9919]

Agree 💯

[@UnknownWarriorZz]

I want that cop fired. The DA is an absolute POS too. They should also charge the cop with falsifying a report.

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

Fired, and imprisoned

[@datdude5886]

They just did.... Edited: Just forgot that nobody here can read the title or watch the video.

[@DrShawnBerry]

Most Prosecutors are Trader tyrant POS!

[@petergeh9584]

Cops routinely do this to cover up their crimes against the taxpayers. They know the mayor/city council/DA/judge/police union will always back them up.

[@semyaza555]

I’m learning that the district attorneys are dirty too.

[@FoxtrotOscarAudits]

They literally ran into a burning building, so that they could beat a man bloody FOR HIS SAFETY!!! You can't make this sh!t up...

[@JudyGoodwin-l9b]

I know right, it's fucking crazy....🐷🤡

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

What we didnt see was this cop running into the building with his fire extinguisher and helping him put out the fire. The most important issue on this scene was state actor ego. Im sure that there is a cop somewhere that would help the guy put out the fire and i would call him a hero.

[@Christobell119]

​@@RobertSmith-lg7jpcorrect. He was only going to use the fire extinguisher to assault someone. And he said that

[@interstellarsurfer]

​@@RobertSmith-lg7jpThey don't hire, and actively try to fire that kind. What if he drove up the counties insurance due to a workplace injury? It might make his boss look bad. 👮‍♂️

[@TheTubejunky]

ALL THOSE that COVER or CHANGE the FACTS should be TRIED FOR TREASONOUS ACTS and DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS.... WHERE ARE THE MILLIIONS OF PPL DEMANDING JUSTICE ALL AT ONCE IN ONE PLACE?

[@ElizabethSwims]

Can you imagine if there were no body cams?

[@DeadEyeDave]

Look at that man's face. The cop was charged with a MISDEMEANOR? Looks like a FELONY to me.

[@OutlawEntertainmentlmc]

To you or me it would be, I guarantee.

[@chuckb3489]

Yup felony without a doubt.

[@Athetos_Admech]

law enforcement always get lighter sentences.

[@jamestaylor3805]

​@@Athetos_Admechthat not a sentence it is a charge... getting lighter charges is BS. Lighter sentences, depending on the situation(they were trying to do the right thing but ran afoul of a law) I can almost accept, but not reduced charges. They are supposed to know the law.

[@Dondizle]

Yeah, me too. A misdemeanour is an insult to the home owner. The cop should be in jail for sure. I mean, who gets butthurt over a guy trying to save his own home? "We're trying to save your life." Punch punch. "Stop resisting!" Punch Punch. "This is for your own good!" Taser! I swear I've seen a skit like that on Family Guy or South Park.

[@steveladner4346]

It's getting harder for police to find a sympathetic jury because they have done so much dirt to residents.

[@ElmshornBoy]

I know stories the police used excessive force on a jury members.

[@chrisbenefield9963]

No it’s getting hard for juries to be sympathetic towards the police because most police departments wear body cameras. So the police cant just lie like they always have to secure convictions.

[@steveladner4346]

​@@chrisbenefield9963 That's a good point.

[@user-kcrpine]

chrisbenefield9963 - this isn’t a zero sum game, champ. Two things can be true at the same time. Rocket science this is not.

[@denialphasebitcoin5639]

​@@chrisbenefield9963 that's true and they need to stop muting the camera while plotting.

[@ethanjohnson1654]

Walking into a smoking house to incapacitate a man trying to stop the fire. Nothing else needs to be said about these thugs anymore

[@etherraichu]

You seen the video where a cop arrests a firefighter because the fire truck was partially obstructing traffic, while the firefighter was actively trying to put out a fire?

[@stanswaby]

Jeez!!! There you have it. The low level of intelligence and common sense in cops .

[@kriscynical]

​@@stanswaby Some precincts won't hire if your IQ is too high. I wish I was making that up. What kind of job has a _maximum_ IQ restriction?? Cops. Cops do.

[@Veritas-invenitur]

Cops are trained to “run the scene” no matter what. They need to be in complete control of everyone and everything and if they are not, they will take action to gain control. That’s what we saw happen here. We saw a cop fighting for control.

[@Medic92]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTRnnyrbrKYipIsi=VuQSqflY-C7XcYo1

[@OtisReddingbottom]

If any of the jurors see this thank you so much! Thank you for showing the country the principles of true Americans !

[@irayz2677]

Never seen a misdemeanor that bloody before.

[@viclunaanthc3274]

I’m here to save you! POW…BAM….KaPoW!!! 🤣 Crazy cops!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrisbenefield9963]

Well that’s because that misdemeanor was commuted by a protected class against a citizen.

[@MisterMemeDude]

​@@viclunaanthc32747th like

[@6StimuL84]

Aggravated assault and battery and aggravated kidnapping are hardly misdemeanors.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

And he didnt actually commit a crime before they went after him

[@jimmagnus1200]

A house fire is not a police matter in the first place.

[@cKintsugi]

Exactly! Can we please 🛑 STOP✋ sending LAW ENFORCEMENT when people call for help with emergencies not related to CRIME!

[@MamaMOB]

This. The police's job is to enforce the law. Fire isn't a crime. You can't arrest fire and you can't shoot fire. So why the hell were they there?

[@rogerwalker9191]

@@MamaMOB ...EXACTLY!

[@MicheleHow777]

Here in Georgia A friend of my sister home caught on fire & the Police wouldn't allow the parents to run back in & save their 3 small kids. They all died. These parents fought like H*** with the Tyrant Cops telling them their kids were in the home. These cops didn't care & attack them like this. This was over 20 yrs ago but I will NEVER forget this. This is BEYOND Disgusting!!! Stuff like this happens all the time. Things have Got to change.

[@BlueFlash215]

It is. They are they to control people, bystanders, help special agents to safe a possible crime scene (insurance scam), give first aid, evacuate the house. That's in no way saying the officers were doing a good job. But you only need to inhale a cloud of black smoke and you are unconscious. Police and fire fighters work so much harder and better in Germany and most of Europe. They are seen as helpers and friends instead of "storm troopers". They lack a proper training of several years. Most police officers in Germany don't simply pass. Many even go to university before going to a police training school with further curriculums and training. Police here would have deescalated the scene as fast as possible since nobody wants to lose their house to a fire. Germany has a long, almost non-narrated series of fire fighters and how they work. These videos from the US often look like kids trying to play police and fire fighters. How can you be the corrupt and threatening someone to bring him to jail while his belongings burn down? G. OP will strengthen and encourage this behavior of police officers as it's laid out in their plan. I'm just worrying from the other side of the Atlantic.

[@joemcmillan2089]

The SCOTUS has ruled that LEO's are not responsible for a citizens safety unless the citizen is in custody. There is NO INCIDENT that LEO;s cannot make worse.

[@feminazislayer]

Trump also said he wants them to have more immunity.

[@elcajoia619]

@@feminazislayer Link or it's a lie!

[@WarBrer247]

100% Correct

[@MrLangDog]

Patrol cops are basically morons when it comes to law. It's all about ego.

[@wlm1697]

Orange man bad reeeeeeeeee.😂😂😂

[@rapierce99]

DA should also be charged for not dropping these charges on this man.

[@infamoustimes2927]

How is it a misdemeanor when he used a tazer on a citizen? His using the tazer and kidnapping 2 citizens should be a felony.

[@Mgarrison5093]

Actually it is, title 18 section 241. A weapon was used and involved kidnapping, means they can be sentenced up to life.

[@richgeshel8735]

Exactly. If I'd been on the jury, it would have been felony aggravated battery and kidnapping.

[@6StimuL84]

They are all felonies, except that a "citizen" is a "SUBJECT."

[@Luthor_]

People are still drinking the unlawful arrest kool-aide. I dislike this oxymoron term they use. Assault, battery, and illegal use of a taser are all misdemeanors.

[@rsmith3062]

Had to charge as misdemeanors, felony charges are much harder to let slip away with no prosecution.

[@NickXT775]

The "I'm going to hurt you if you don't let me save you from getting hurt" attitude is mind boggling

[@walkertrayloryoutube2996]

Psychopathic

[@2Fast4Mellow]

This officer is Eric 'Respect my authority' Cartman in human form!

[@petergeh9584]

You can tell they really enjoy doing their 'duty'.

[@zaspirite]

I am here to help, please do not resist.

[@dieSpinnt]

You guys should talk with a professional firefighter about this. And about how many family members in reality have to moan about "dead heroes" .

[@joshuarespecki1883]

Indict the DA that allowed these charges to be brought.

[@dks13827]

good luck.

[@Tom_Tahmas]

💯

[@AcmeRacing]

Cops have qualified immunity. District Attorneys have _absolute immunity_ in their capacity as prosecutors.

[@mariobeans]

@@AcmeRacing its bullshit

[@devinmills7757]

Indict the DA with the peoples justice

[@rightsarentwrong]

They beat, tased and cuffed him for his safety? What world are we living in? Gaslighting 101.

[@HeyYaHo-co3dn]

Those officers should be charged with felony assault

[@bluuper321]

I agree, a normal citizen would be charged with felonious assault etc. that pos cop should be charged the same way.

[@harveybc]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Dmanderic1979]

That's what I'm saying. Look at his face, that's felony assualt.

[@DraggonCanoe]

@@Dmanderic1979 Not in the south, that is just a normal friendly bar fight. Those two could be watching a ball game and getting drunk together next Saturday as best friends. Cop was in the wrong, but he was concerned for the guys safety. I have seen a lot worse over a lot less. They just need to shake hands and have a couple of beers and chill together and just maybe the cop may learn a very valuable lesson from all this.

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

@@Dmanderic1979so if he got punched in the face and didn’t have bruising or bleeding, it wouldn’t be felonious? 🤔

[@hardhead5700]

Someone on that Grand jury knows our Constitutional Rights.

[@absolutelyfookinnobody2843]

Knows, more like cares

[@moguaiato5583]

more like 12 did.

[@billkissick6268]

Shouldn't take a coordinated social media campaign to get justice in this country. Sick of it.

[@miketothe2ndpwr]

Indigogo for justice.

[@JupiterCyclops-l5x]

People need to stop getting out of jury duty. Thats a good start.

[@jelynn4civilliberties]

Agreed!

[@JupiterCyclops-l5x]

Ww need to hold the police mgmt accountable. Law makers , prosecutors, & judges are also the problem

[@cKintsugi]

Amen, but at least there’s an avenue where there once was not!

[@TheHighvolt480]

Wait, why did the officer grab a fire extinguisher if he's not gonna help put out the fire? These people don't even have basic reasoning skills but are allowed to have a gun and authority.....

[@AlabamaKnight22]

Testing testing testing, critical thinking must be a thing again..Make Critical Thinking a Thing Again lol

[@terryhayward7905]

All other officers involved should be charged with failing to stop an officer attacking the 2 guys.

[@roncarey8810]

That's why there are no good cops. They ignore corruption within.

[@jams9705]

What do have when you 10 LEO's and two corrupt LEO's you end up with 10 corrupt physcopaths .

[@Bruce4lmighty]

Title 18 USC 241 & 242

[@micheleeve6054]

@terryhayward7905 So TRUE. I stand by you & your assessment.

[@kennyo0079]

@@jams9705that math ain’t mathing 😂

[@MrMauriceOByrne]

Never expect cops to make things better

[@Beantown85]

You’re under selling it big time lol

[@janemiettinen5176]

Call the cops for more trouble. And this 2nd problem might just be bigger than the 1st one. Just because they can.

[@anchorsaweigh9893]

Cops never make things better. NEVER!

[@50east21]

Oh u can count on them makin ANY SITUATION a 1000% worse...EVERYTIME....

[@pamelafarmer3426]

The news station should be held accountable for their false report too.

[@brentfarvors192]

They need to add them to the lawsuit, too! Bunch of lying gov't whores!!! "Breaking news: We say what they tell is to say..." 🤮

[@ingiford175]

Police slander of the defendant?

[@mariuszmoraw3571]

​@@ingiford175 Nothing new. News always whitewash police while make "criminals" into some monsters. Bonus points if they dig past to slander them for other crimes or "crimes" from past.

[@ozrob76]

Just mind-blowing that they included "police officers were treated at the scene" in the end, without a mention of Lannie's injuries they inflicted. It's like a parody piece or something?!

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

They report what the police report to them. They should gave used “allegedly” though.

[@alexolivarez732]

Beating a man to a bloody pulp and just getting a misdemeanor charge, no justice was served.

[@daveblackman816]

I recall another incident where someone’s house was on fire, the cops showed up and deleted someone’s dogs, and they laughed. Cops never help.

[@muzien87]

there was one where the dogs were tied up to a burning house and they either did stop or tried to stop anyone from running up to free the dogs. they were just gonna sit there and listen to the dogs cry out in pain as they burned to death. absolutely disgusting

[@stanleymiller9977]

@@muzien87 That takes an EVIL SOB to do something like that...

[@nickybeingnicky]

Gang members with amnesty for their ignornace. Violent Gang members with state protections.

[@benimarusasaka9127]

@@muzien87 if you help the dog they'll arrest you for interfering... This is so stupid why such a system is still allowed in 2024 you guys need to elect better mayors.

[@BabaYagaBabyBaddaBoom]

The devil moved from the churches to the police departments

[@Igotitrightagain]

Think of the millions upon millions of people who were; killed, beaten up, maliciously charged, locked in a cage or fined BEFORE cell phones or body cams.

[@wadestanton]

Just add up the # that Black people told USA, no need to think about it

[@montezuma6962]

Police unions still fight bwc's to this day.

[@sanchoclause007]

Scary

[@tom13556]

So true!

[@josefmazzeo6628]

And, the cops knowing they are being recorded, still act like crooked asshole thugs violating all our rights. I find that even more amazing.

[@MonkeyMind69]

_"This action (grand jury reversing judgement and indicting cops instead) is unprecedented"_ ...It's about time it becomes the new precedent. Well done Grand Jury.

[@Justinlearns]

"and long overdue."

[@jonathansanford2786]

“STOP! We’re saving you!!!!” Reminds me of the Reagan quote …. The nine most terrifying words, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help!”

[@_Chiklet_]

The officer literally had a fire extinguisher in his hand. Instead of HELPING they beat the crap out of them.

[@GamerModz123]

Never forget that the court says cops have no duty to try and help you.

[@kerryedavis]

@@GamerModz123 I'm pretty sure they have no duty to stop you from helping yourself.

[@paulc-xj9ck]

When they go to a call, their goal is to ruin a life.

[@BubbyBold]

​@@GamerModz123 no shit

[@ejeightsohct]

Not to mention the officer said he would use the extinguisher to hit the man and not to use as intended for a fire.

[@Thinking-Through]

At Uvalde, the cops didn't save the children because they LEGALLY DO NOT HAVE TOO!!!!! But, in this case, they have the authority to save a life by beating the sh*t out of and tasing him???

[@Goomlahexpress]

MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!

[@freebird3348]

That’s what I was thinking about and the legal finding relatively recently ( perhaps someone could expand upon the details), where it was established that cops have no legal duty to protect citizens, especially above their own lives. I have even seen cops online boasting about their selfless sainthood, commenting about the risks they take on behalf of the public even though they are not legally obliged to. What an absolutely disgraceful mess.

[@petergeh9584]

Cops are opportunistic predators. Here they saw a chance to 'get' someone and teach him a lesson.

[@jameshall4503]

​@freebird3348 The decision from Castle Rock v Gonzalez. They refused to uphold a protection order against an ex-husband, which led to him killing the two sons. Absolute heros. 🙄

[@spvillano]

@@jameshall4503 which originated from DeShaney v. Winnebago County, a 1989 case.

[@misshippi971]

They have smart people on their grand jury.

[@landofbosses7844]

Luckily 🤞

[@sjaywjayw70]

The default is- do not trust the government. Especially in moonshine country.

[@BabaYagaBabyBaddaBoom]

Actual humans and not delusional scared bootlickers

[@michaelallen1154]

Bet your @$$ those court officials are going to look into who it was that convinced the regular NPCs on that jury to counter-charge Sgt. Dumbf_¢k.

[@mikemoring]

"It's for your safety, sir," he says to explain why he beat the man's face into a bloody mess.

[@fulanichild3138]

This is also a great example of how the press is a mouthpiece for the government.

[@darrenr67]

That narrative was insane.

[@freeheel748]

Ridiculous comment. The press is free. Some press is better than others. It's up to you sort it out.

[@soldier22881]

always has been mr fulan, always has been

[@freeheel748]

@@soldier22881 Is the video you just commented on from a mouthpiece of the government? That's the free press. Get a clue.

[@soldier22881]

@@freeheel748 um no? there is no free press son, all controlled. this is the second sus comment im seeing from you bud, getting the impression you like big brother

[@kerryedavis]

If the DA doesn't pursue charges, the next grand jury needs to indict the DA.

[@Pilchuck-Logistics-X]

DA's are generally corrupt! Especially when protecting Cops This is what Freemason's give you - Corruption!

[@HONORYOUROATH]

If the courts don’t start holding these dirtbags accountable the people will. This is a shot across the bow.

[@jeffweaver9514]

I completely agree Jeff. I thought I had seen it all, but this completely shocked me.

[@christinedockler9380]

Throw this up on your channel.

[@CrazyRFGuy]

Except in heavy blue areas. But yes the people need to start being on juries. stop dodging it. Make the DA's explain why they didnt do what the grand jury said.

[@3xceIIent]

​@@CrazyRFGuy Right.. It's not like the heavy blue areas have been the ones repeatedly trying to hold the police accountable for the past decade while republicans were shouting "defend the blue" and "the thin blue line" blah blah blah. BLM, Defund the police, there are many examples. The republicans are the ones that back the police no matter what. You have it twisted.

[@G00GleIsACr33p]

Sadly the courts are part of the problem.

[@jasonryan33]

Misdemeanor charges for the officer that would absolutely be felony charges for a citizen

[@birddog7492]

Both cops should be in jail.

[@joseywales3789]

Like I always say.... *"If you want to make a bad situation, WORSE! Get Cops involved"*

[@unbreakable7633]

The last thing you are when cops are present is safe.

[@timkinley1779]

Thousands of people say that same cliche.

[@GamerModz123]

​@@timkinley1779 The truth often is cliche

[@leneberle208]

​@timkinley1779 so you think they are wrong?

[@unbreakable7633]

My reply, "The last thing you are when cops are present is safe," was censored by people who love the police state.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Imagine your house catching on fire and the cops beat the piss out of you. Too many cops get their ego and feelings hurt and immediately go into attack mode. It's rare to see cops deescalate a situation.

[@richardarmstrong5895]

Should this felony not misdemeanor

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

The tyrannical government hates citizens protecting themselves

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

@richardarmstrong5895 felony imo

[@longfellow5276]

They only have an escalation class in training.😂😂

[@styx4067]

That's because they fall under the dark tetrahad in phycology. They crave power and control over others. Go against it and you see these results. Politicians fall into this category as well.

[@nolanforcier1796]

YES!!! John this shows that youre work IS making a difference!!! Enough people are seeing these amazing videos and saying enough is enough. God bless all of those on the grand jury. This is a massive win for We The People!!! Finally!!!

[@VegasVaron]

Man’s house is burning and all these cops can think to do is assault the home owner and his son!?!? WTF?!

[@ryleyy3]

In that kind of situation the only thing the cops could do is assault and arrest people

[@MsMindydog]

yeah don't help them put the fire out wtf

[@SirPatrickBossington]

Police are the government's hammer.... Have you ever tried to put out a fire with a hammer?

[@hakjobtm7472]

When all you have is a hammer...

[@jimmy999-z2j]

Blue line gang don’t care about you or your house or a fire

[@donnmcshaner]

It is incredulous to believe that the DA thought it would be a good idea to charge the victims of this brutal Police assault after viewing the body cams.

[@wadestanton]

maybe the DA's father in law wants the property

[@jackburton7062]

Its all about protecting the cities reputation and cash flow.

[@mf--]

​@@jackburton7062 glad the headline that will spread with everyone's help will read "grand jury indicts violent officers that assault men trying to put out a fire in their own home".

[@williamthomas4617]

DA should have been charged, as well. Malicious prosecution.

[@Time4change-bthechange]

I think it’s absolutely perfect. Walked right in there thinking the body cam was proving his take on the situation… but that grand jury told him we don’t know who told you what is right and wrong, but they misled you. Might want to get back with them so y’all can act accordingly from this point forward…

[@noweaponshallprosper2651]

Finally finally finally people standing up for each other!!!!!!! Never allow cops get away with this crap!!

[@drew388]

the cop still got away with it. they should have been charges with felonies

[@lauraquigley6403]

The grand jury was unbelievable! Thank God grand jury🙏🙏🙏Blessings

[@errorfree9301]

Hope he sues the News for defamation of character as well.

[@ad5792]

Exactly, it’s their job to report facts not police opinions .. if they want that job

[@Sean-wn9bj]

The news will blast your photo on television for the charge and make it seem like you’re already guilty of it. It’s messed up

[@moguaiato5583]

The news did not defame Lanny, the police dept. did that. The news only reported what was on the police report

[@doughale1555]

The police have forgotten two principles of law 1) presumption of innocent 2) legal unless explicitly illegal

[@templar930]

forgotten? you mean trained

[@1TxSwampRat]

Agents of the state haven't forgotten. They ignore those principles because they don't believe in principles and are without principles, scupals or morals in the first place.

[@robr1656]

​@@templar930 B I N G O !

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

Forgotten? No. They have been educated on how to manipulate the narrative in their reports and investigations.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

No wonder police unions support Trump.

[@patrickcarleton3924]

This is why bodycams are so important in these types of cases. The cameras don't lie. Cops do!

[@johncook9392]

If you sit there and think about how many cases, situations, and charges went they way they shouldn't have before the existence of effective cameras and body cams. I mean I would venture its in the tens of thousands, but may even hundreds of thousands?

[@thecheese4255]

And yet we still have “back the blue!” types like that hokey Grady Judd of FL. That performance artist is proudly and openly against body cams to “protect our rights”. I don’t think a lot of his super fans are aware of his anti body cam stance.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

That's why in some department, they (the cops themselves) turn OFF the audio for the first 3-5 minutes, even though the video is recording. They say things go down within the first 3-5 minutes, so that's why they turn it OFF.

[@thefreezezone4583]

odd, everytime Ive had to stand before a judge, lawyers always ask for car and body cams....they never provide them, even use the excuse that the camera's wasnt turned on. Morale of the story, these cops are so dumb when it comes to constitutional rights they turn the camera's off because more times than not, the camera's work against the officers in the court system.....they are incapable of doing the job legally, and this is a HUGE problem that will only end violently and the police will not like the outcome

[@thecheese4255]

@@patrickcarleton3924 I’ll never understand the hero worship of Grady Judd in FL There’s a dude who asserts there should be no body cams so as to protect citizens Whee!!!

[@justGOLD7]

That is a true statement "Our rights don't end where your fear begins, freedom is scary get used to it!"

[@artor9175]

That should be felony assault, not a misdemeanor.

[@viproverwatch8044]

It just drives me crazy. People call 911 for fire or medical...and cops show up instead for the sole purpose of making the situation even worse.

[@axollot]

Its a shame too because I have seen so many videos of cops being patient and kind. But the bullies over run every department

[@SuicideRedemption100]

Tony Timpa, never forget

[@mr.duanesharpe]

@@axollotYea. Well. Heard the phrase “there’s NOTHING” that a cop can do to make a situation better?” Call the 911 for a fire and cops came and tried to “shoot” the fire for resisting.

[@bubbleman2002]

@@axollot The police who are patient and kind all left because they were tired of working with angry short tempered dickheads who haven't even heard of the concept of empathy.

[@Flashhood1425]

As a firefighter/paramedic I can attest that this is the case far too often. It’s a shame cuz I like a lot of the guys in LE but they just can’t seem to help themselves when we all get on scene. It’s brutal.

[@scentlessscents699]

Grand Jury was absolutely right on this issue. Officers overstepping their boundaries...

[@fordhouse8b]

Not absolutely right. They undercharged the officer, and also failed to charge the other officer. But it is certainly a lot better than what the DA tried to get them to do.

[@kathleenkrug-byle1199]

-Forget back the blue, this community backs each other. They don’t care about badges or government controlled media.

[@mervyngreene6687]

​@@fordhouse8b EXACTLY!!!

[@tommystarcher6982]

Yeah that's bullshit this cop needs to be fired and put in jail and anybody else who lied on the police report should be in jail as well

[@mscotthowell1]

My safety is not your concern. Well said.

[@TheJunkFarm]

Also, not a crime, not probable cause and... They didn't have a warrant. So what the hell are they doing searching for guns and ammo? And oh by the way... Seems to me the kind of crap you might wanna clear out of there before sending firefighters in . Derp

[@loyalsandman]

only a misdemeanor? Cop beats the shit out of a guy on his own property for trying to put out his fire, then kidnap him and try to falsely press charges...

[@jcl1201]

Finally people are waking up and realizing that police are not there to help

[@littlemonkey5696]

Unfortunately still need more people to get up and take a stand

[@junderwood6633]

This is KY. They don't take shit from anyone. Ever.

[@sidious2351]

Yes as a black man ,it's about time white people realize this and it only took 200 years.

[@edwardscott3262]

I served on a grand jury that tried to indict a cop instead. It would be about 10 years ago now. The prosecutor just lied and said we couldn't. Later for a case that helped make her career she walked us through it for another cop.

[@darwinawardcommittee]

Trump wants to give them full immunity.

[@TheGraveyardSniper]

They broke into his house, beat him up, kidnapped him, and locked him up.

[@ianbattles7290]

Imagine walking into court and telling a judge that the reason you assaulted a police officer was because you were worried for the cop's safety...

[@Benjamin.L.Clement]

Dude, excellent point.

[@doozowings4672]

"my safety is not your concern"..... Didn't the supreme court rule something similar a while back that officers have NO duty to protect the well being of the public ? Warren v. District of Columbia ?

[@Tacocasaking]

💯

[@JudyGoodwin-l9b]

I believe you are correct

[@jakeford7688]

Yes and the case is Gonzalez v castle rock police are not responsible for your safety

[@robertwatson818]

Also Castle Rock v Gonzales---similar situation.

[@dustinb1070]

They have the legal right to do nothing. They should have done nothing.

[@EN2HAMMSTER]

They tased a man inside a building that is known to be on FIRE, that act could leave him unable to get out of that building and it is for his safety.

[@bugnazbinnyking1198]

I thought that too. Incapacitating someone in a house with an active fire! The loss of my own agency and being beholden to a hostile force while in a dangerous and evolving situation would terrify me... But then I also thought _"The air is probably cleaner low down while laying on the floor"_ ...

[@johnanderson591]

I thought that as soon as that developed and I ain't reading it in the comments but you brought it up and explicitly what if they they had a hard hat heart attack right there and then and that situation and these two idiots that are making a situation worse weren't capable of picking him up and taking him out of house competently without giving him more injuries on the way out yeah stupid is as stupid does and that was an absolute bad situation that he had to beat into worse so he certainly does I don't know what charges you're going to give a guy for assault and battery let's see kidnapping false arrest interfering in a catastrophe I don't know what other charges you could throw at the man but that's where I would go

[@hennessyblues4576]

Hey Morgan&Morgan are representing me too. It’s nice to hear a shout out for them, they are very good.

[@mikeenwright2622]

The DA shouldn't be ignored. He should face serious penalties for prosecuting this case.

[@Bob-en9sw]

Wait. They can’t comment until their officers charges are resolved but they could comment on this man before he was indicted?

[@L3adb3lly]

They do it all the time. They go as far as blatant defamation a lot of the time as well. I also like how it can take months to investigate a public servant for criminal behavior that was caught on multiple cameras and microphones, but often don't even make sure they have the right address before raiding a citizen's home.

[@Playlist4Ella]

Local news stations I'm sure have agreements with PDs that they get access to the reports as long as they only take info from the report. If a news station questioned the cops, they'll lose access. It's a form of extortion PDs can use and it works. It's the same with politicians, celebrities, corporations - anyone who wants to control the narrative. It's called "access journalism" and it's trash.

[@mervyngreene6687]

Yeah, isn't that "interesting?"

[@moguaiato5583]

they dont need to comment, police reports are public knowledge

[@ojblackcat5286]

Tased, beat up, and arrested for trying to stop your own home from burning down. Wow.

[@dieSpinnt]

You guys should talk with a professional firefighter about this. And about how many family members in reality have to moan about "dead heroes" .

[@justme1958A2]

Police received medical care, but the man and son was NOT taken to Hospital?

[@Dke244]

Per the Supreme Court of the United States, our safety is not the responsibility of the police department. Therefore, they had no right to drag him out of his home for his safety,. Excellent decision by the grand jury.

[@furmaster212]

Imagine if you are the owner of a large well known real estate development company. Now imagine the same company also invests in firefighting equipment and insurance, said company stands to make lots of money off the public.....

[@YourMom-ro1ig]

@@furmaster212imagine trying to make a comparison and instead you ramble nonsense…

[@ruckdafaiders]

@@furmaster212dumbest irrelevant comment all day

[@snyderm4n]

It's time for me to tell you my pet peeve that you did not ask me to tell you... I hate it when people make vague references to cases or other authority without actually saying the case name. For everyone else, I assume Dke224 was referring to, Warren v. District of Columbia.

[@hujiklo9205]

​@@snyderm4nyou can also just helpfully cite it without implying someone else screwed up

[@wesjohnson3035]

Praise to the Grand Jury! The tide is turning in our country. People are sick and tired of the gestapo tactics of the police!!!

[@allenlanphear47]

If a civilian did that to another civilian there would be felony charges and prison time.

[@kennethknoppik5408]

They're so concerned about his safety that they beat the crap out of him. Makes no sense. They always use that phrase to excuse their behavior..

[@wadestanton]

Maybe the cop's father in law wants the property, cheaper if burned to the ground. Does that make sense for you?

[@caitlinmyriah7657]

It's either for police safety or civilian safety. Almost every time, it's unnecessary. It's just an excuse.

[@montezuma6962]

It makes perfect sense. 1) They get a call 2) They look for someone to victimize 3) They assault and incarcerate chosen victim

[@blahblahyepyep]

@@wadestanton This makes perfect sense.

[@kennethknoppik5408]

@@wadestanton what evidence do you have of this. Or is it just a guess

[@robertphillips6296]

“My Personal Safety is none of your concern!”

[@sebwiers1]

Legally speaking it is not. The police are free to ignore you being stabbed in front of them per multiple case laws. Given that is so, it boggles me that they think they can use potentially deadly force on a person not even suspected if a crime in order to "protect" that same persons safety. If there is no obligation, then there should not be not a special duty, right, or immunity allowed when doing so.

[@21DaHoagie12]

@@sebwiers1it boggles you to think cops would shoot someone to protect you if they were stabbing you? wow, just wow. I’m used to reading stupid takes on the internet but sometimes you just read something so idiotic it’s almost painful.

[@sebwiers1]

@@21DaHoagie12 I said they were not legally obligated to, and yes there are court cases where they have not and not faced consequence. And yes, it's boggling to think they would shoot you to protect you from you when you are not committing a crime, isn't it? So yeah, you take the prize for the dumbest most ill informed willful misunderstanding I've ever seen. How's that boot leather tasting?

[@glimmerofhope3074]

​@@sebwiers1😂

[@George-i7p]

​@@sebwiers1 bootlickers for you!

[@montymartell2081]

They didn't even know guns and ammo was there that means these cops are liars and they went back inside the house illegally and searched the house illegally

[@bobmazzi7435]

In the video they went past a gun safe. However, who cares? This is America where we have the right to own ( most ) guns.

[@christopherkidwell9817]

@@bobmazzi7435 Actually ALL firearms and arms in general. The NFA is UNCONSTITUTIONAL and ripe for challenge.

[@paulc-xj9ck]

​@@bobmazzi7435x-ray eyes, they KNEW what was in the safe

[@valentinius62]

It's rural Kentucky. _Of course_ they have guns and ammo. Big deal. These cops come across as Yankee carpetbaggers from some big city "up north".

[@Surrealist6]

Actually dear-this is rural Kentucky. Tha fact that guns are in there is a given.

[@theboredguy2107]

They were mad he didn’t listen to their authority so they attacked him.

[@thesuperdingos]

So they call for help, fire department doesn’t show up, but a tyrannical cop does. How does a cop have any authority over your own home? The cop rather let their house burn down than help them and watch them lose everything.

[@jonWilk8156]

not even sure why they show up, you cant expect a bunch of goons that cant touch anything without gloves on to actually help put a fire out

[@montezuma6962]

Correct

[@tetsuotakahashithe5thpilla708]

And yet. It's only a misdemeanor. They'll never have to face the consequences of their actions

[@kerryedavis]

They can still go to jail for a misdemeanor. Just not for as long as they should.

[@roninkraut6873]

They rarely do

[@heroinmom153]

Vigilante time

[@popeyefreeze2541]

@@kerryedavisthey wont

[@tnspnk3]

Perhaps. But lets call it "a step in the right direction." It's so rare that cops are held accountable At All for their illegal behavior. And even when they are, it amounts to the city or county, paying some kind of damages (which doesn't affect the cop). Actual *Charges* brought against the cop by a grand jury? As they said, it's unheard of; probably never happened before. Bravo members of the grand jury.

[@JG7470]

To bad they didn’t indite the DA too.

[@michaelallen1154]

For conspiracy? I wonder if that is possible.

[@kevinerbs2778]

​@@michaelallen1154 100% possible, he watched the video.

[@RD-id6ks]

When you want any situation to be worse, call the police.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Bravo to the Grand Jury. And, about time that an officer was suspended WITHOUT pay for his unlawful actions.

[@fredthegraycatt]

I thought the same thing. I thought I would never see the day to hear those words "suspended WITHOUT pay" regarding a LEO..

[@Cherokee-Creations]

first time i seen a cop get put on leave without pay for criminal actions - someone KNOWS to well that this peckerhead sgt newton was 200% in the wrong!!!! now its time to see this punk get a prison sentence

[@warwickscram1656]

​@@fredthegraycattPolice union lawyers prevent criminal cops from being properly disciplined. Part of the reason these violent thugs are so out of control.

[@jamesthomas478]

Until Public Servants are sent to prison for life for doing things such as this nothing will ever change.

[@secretsinthedark5704]

Then nothing will ever change

[@jamesthomas478]

@@secretsinthedark5704 You got it!

[@Andy-te1mw]

We fought a revolution against tyranny. What does this behavior from this law enforcement look like?

[@jondspen]

US government is pretty slick, you got to hand them that. Instead of one King George to rebel against and pin all the issue on, they have broken it up in a thousand mini-Georges with their specific areas of tyranny so that it doesn't seem as bad in the instance. Look at in total though - 1000x worse than what was happening in 1776.

[@Marco-on2ou]

They don’t want him convicted because it would set a new precedent of cops facing consequences for their actions

[@saltygrampy]

I'm sorry this family is dealing with this nonsense.

[@PepeToTheMooon]

So they were trying to keep him safe, by harming him and tasing him, in a basement where there are hazardous flammable materials are, instead of just helping him put out the fire?? Then the cops basically get a slap on the wrist.

[@Cohen.the.Worrier]

Officer safety man, officer safety. 👮

[@feminazislayer]

Fail the iq portion and pass the sociopath part....your in

[@glennjeffers9692]

Hopefully not

[@MisterMemeDude]

​@@Cohen.the.Worrierlulz implying our safety is subordinate

[@rsmith3062]

I saw POS cop grab Fire extinguisher from trunk. Did he use on the fire or on the citizens face?

[@TheNoldaz]

'My safety is none of your concern' Thats the damn quote of the year 👍👍👍

[@WellDressedCaveman]

Jury nullification! Grand Jury did a stand up job.

[@thesuperjoe]

Stopping someone from putting out their own house fire, then sending the person to jail for it while their home burns These guys have reached a whole new low I didn’t even think possible for them

[@Clem68W]

As witnessed in the video, the fire was out before the cops beat the shit out of him. He went in the final time to put the fire out. It's why he had a garden hose in his hands. Minor point, but the idea the house was still on fire is a red herring.

[@frankmartin3600]

Oh,they can go a lot lower!

[@crinklecut3790]

They ought to sue that news agency that defamed them with that false news story.

[@Leonard-cx2zi]

The news agency was only reporting what the cops told them. They may have been negligent, but it would be hard to prove malice.

[@davidkelly5899]

I dont need armed thugs to 'help me out' they are dangerous. It's beyond words.

[@PRINCESSDREAMYLYN]

@@Leonard-cx2zi then the news lied knowingly by not looking into the story and their ignorance should cost them for blasting lies as accomplices.

[@cycleboy8028]

@@Leonard-cx2zi Taking what the cops say at face values, after all we’ve seen from them, I’d call that reckless disregard for the truth and not asking for a dissenting comment from Lanny/attorney.

[@rsmith3062]

News agency just reported what the cops told them. What news agency should be in trouble for is not correcting the story when the truth came out!

[@YosemiteSam01]

Lanny is a Real Man. Protecting his Home and Family! Country folks are Independent Free Men. Not city sheep.

[@cavalierghost]

this happened because a jury of citizens, not because the government