the Murder of a black resident of Atlanta Richard Brooks was another high-profile case, which shook the United States of America. Some believe it is another crime committed on the grounds of racial hatred. Others, however, believe that African American himself provoked the police to open fire. However, the most important as is the use of force would be restrictive in court. As a result, at the moment, rastsenivaya actions of the police Garrett Rolf as first-degree murder. For this, he faces a life sentence.
African American Richard Brooks was killed by police Garrett Rolf while trying to escape. The situation is contradictory: on the one hand, Brooks drunk fell asleep in the car, which blocked the entrance to a small restaurant network.
While trying Soderini Brooks began to resist, then grabbed a COP’s Taser and began to run. In response a policeman shot him three times in the back. From the received wounds Brooks died.
on the other hand, the police opened fire without warning, however, his life was never in danger. Even in the case of the use of the Taser, it is impossible restrictivity as a direct threat to life.
in addition, the three shots was clearly not necessary, and it is possible restrictivity as abuse of authority. Also policeiskogo guilt is imputed to the fact that he had wounded Brooks first aid – competent actions could save African-American lives.
Attorney Paul Howard announced just 11 charges. In addition to the attempted murder charge, Rolf charged with aggravated assault, damage to property.
Four of the charges relate to the aggravated assault with a lethal weapon and four charges of violating the oath. If a COP is found guilty, he faces life in prison.
With the charges does not agree, the lawyers Rolf, who claim that the actions of the police should be regarded as self-defence. They rely on the testimony of the police officer who started shooting when he saw the flash from the stun gun.
Representing the defense lawyers hope to prove that the actions of the deceased restrictivity as an attack on police officers – in this case, it will be possible to avoid a guilty verdict on most charges.
“Fearing for his safety and the safety of civilians around him, the officer Rolf threw down his stun gun and fired from the service weapon in the only part of Mr. Brooks, which he had in the back of Mr. Brooks” – said in a statement published legal firm�� protecting Garrett, Rolf.
the widow of the deceased insists on a detailed investigation. “I was very hurt. I felt everything he felt just by listening to what he’s been through. And it was painful. It was very painful,” said Tomika Miller. She is sure that her husband was another victim of police brutality.
in Addition to the accusations against Garrett, Rolf the Prosecutor insists on the guilt of David Bronson. Bronson’s partner was Rolf and also participated in the arrest of Brooks. He was charged with complicity in the murder and violation of the oath of a police officer.
At the moment it’s hard to say what the outcome of the litigation associated with the murder of Richard Brooks. Rather, the court will be long. Both sides believe they are right and ready to defend their positions. In any case, the murder of Richard Brooks was another occasion for mass protests that have engulfed America. In the near future, these shares are unlikely to cease.
