jeffwFederal appeals court rules cops who handcuffed 10-year-old girl for drawing offensive picture must face excessive force lawsuit
PotatoesFallSemi-related: I’ve never understood why american cops insist on handcuffing everybody they arrest. If the person being arrested is not resisting or is otherwise dangerous, why cuff them?
FuglyDuckBecause they could become dangerous and/or decide to resist at any point. And you don’t want to have your partner’s widow asking “why didn’t you cuff them?”
A 10 yo is a bit different in that they’re far easier to control physically. for most people, they’re not going to be acting entirely rationally and it’s safe for everyone if they’re cuffed. Or it’s supposed to be. I hope Chauvin is enjoying his luxury accommodations,
trashcanJust how afraid of ten years old are?
I’m not? Did you not catch the explicit distinction between 10 yo’s and adults?