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Activist say body cam video shows Denver Police using excessive force on an unarmed homeless man, but former SWAT calls it ‘textbook use of force’. “He took an innocent step forward and got tased,” said John Holland, the man’s attorney. The incident happened back in June after police were called to the scene on reports of a fight between homeless men. In the video, the officer fires his Taser less than ten seconds after his first command. Holland said he believes it was clearly excessive force, and the officer did not give his client, Gregory Heard, enough time to comply. “[It was] An unharmed person who wasn’t threatening him,” said Holland. Heard is currently in jail on second-degree assault charges for the fight that prompted the police response. “Most people who run into police are being suspected of something, the question is what did they do while being suspected by police — this case is about police abuse of power,” he said.
“The commands were clear, he should have understood him, he’s holding a Taser at him,” a former Jefferson County SWAT team leader said. When asked “Would you have done anything different if you were in this situation?”. Whitus said “No, that was actually a perfect use of force,”. He called the officer’s action “textbook use of force” and pointed to the fact the man didn’t listen to two of the officer’s commands before using non-lethal force. “He stands up and you tell him to stop twice and he keeps coming, he’s a threat,” explained Whitus. “At the Denver Justice Project we believe it didn’t require use of force at all,” said Alex Landau, a co-founder of the Denver Justice Project. Activists like Landau see the video differently, and like Heard’s attorney, are now pushing for action. “This is just one more example of police running amuck,” said Holland. Holland said they plan to file a federal excessive force lawsuit seeking damages. Denver Police said they could not comment on the video because the case is an on-going investigation.
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Poor guy wanted to go to jail so he'd have a bed and food
poor man…shit
Seemed a little too quick to tase him. I would have waited for him to advance more.
>Alex Landau
What a surprise.
Being homeless doesn't give you free pass to resist.
hes was doing a ' george floyd '
Dick
i didnt know homeless ppl have different rights. like… they dont have to obey police commands. hm interesting. hey. by the way. the only way you can be young and homeless is to be lazy and stupid. ZERO sympathy
Only his curse words aren't gurgled. Every other word is almost impossible to understand. But he's got the swear words down pat.
i Guess That Clown Belongs in Prison Right Where he Fuckin Belongs…
It's perfect: you Tase someone, they twitch and tense up, then you get to charge them with resisting. Plus, you get to taunt and patronise them. Sweeeeet!
Another great video " no no no ehhhhh"
Didnt the cop know BLACKS are entitled to behave however they want????
Some impressive police work!!!
Luring the homeless guy out of his hiding place and just at the moment he doesnt expect it shoot him with the taser! That will learn him.
I agree that this person was a major threat. This situation was perfect to use a gun instead.
The blood flowing from his mouth just shows he should respect police! What a cry baby.
If we can't taze the homeless, then what is the point of living?
2:49 damn hey cutie 🙂
poor dude, he just realized the cop told him to stop and then he got tased immediately after.
The commands made by this police officer couldn't have been more clearer.
Denver police officer is assholes the FBI need to investigate
It matters that he's homeless as much as it matters what color his socks are. He disobeyed commands.
I like that cop says stop there bad guy says NO look here cop says pop zzzzbuzzzz bad guy says ahhh ahhh ahhhh lol
He legally should sue the camera manufacturer. All them people he claims hit him and the racist camera doesn’t show it. Sad thing is he thinks he is a victim and his life will never change for the better.
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I thought the officer was quick to tase,but not after watching a replay.
Why this person is treated this way? This is a very shameful act not because they are black any person, even if it was white you have no right to deal with any person with this shameful
methodFuckin’ pig.
If you can talk shit, you can breathe! So STFU!
Good job officers.
stupid guy
"Stop right there….perfect" deploys taser
Dam did you guys see how fast he came charging at the cop.
Pick another town to squat in. Charged cop slowly, lucky wasnt shot with 9 mm
I hope he gets the help he obviously needs, there was no joy in this video! This is why we need to fund more mental heath facilities because there is such a great need for them across the U.S.
Poor guy
Is he from the Green Mile..? He need Milk
Pig doing his job
Good shoot.
Good Police work.
Not everyone perceives things the same. Not everyone has the same mental capacity. The cop has no understanding of that. He was busting a guy for beating on another not knowing why. It was fear that pulled the trigger. As he was coming from the bush a half a step back would have avoided this. Good thing it wasn't a firearm. He would have unloaded on him.
“Stop!â€, “Nah, no†…💥 does as instructed.
I define this as one word: Cowardice!
That was a bit much.
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Why this person is treated this way? This is a very shameful act not because they are black any person, even if it was white you have no right to deal with any person with this shameful
methodI define this as one word: Cowardice!