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Originally Posted by Bent Wookie
I think you need to look at all the evidence as a whole not just a single element to draw your conclusion. Further, the corroborative evidence can also be used to discredit or at least bring up questions with eyewitness testimony.
I am not sure what you are looking for is available in a nice clear, concise one line conclusion. The ME gave a conclusion. Eye witnesses appeared to have made observations that substantiate that - that MB was not shot in the back and may have been running or charging.
Where does the information come from that Wilson was allowed to see the evidence before providing a statement? It's certainly not unusual for an accused to not provide a statement and upon receiving disclosure, concoct a story, but in the case, he wasn't charged yet.
Also, police aren't regular Joe Shmoes. There are sections in the Criminal Code dedicated to the use of force by Law Enforcement.
There also appears to be this myth of police protecting each other. I am sure, like other professions, there is nothing good cops hate more than another cop who tarnishes the images of those that work hard everyday.
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You can thank Hollywood and the media for taking that viewpoint and blowing it out of proportion. Pretty sad that when something happens, people instantly jump to the conclusion that the cop is either dirty, or someone is covering for him.