Detroit cop sucker punches drunk at Casino.....suelarity ensues

[Johnnny5]

The video in the above link does not show what happened in the seconds before the officer threw a punch. The video has either been selectively edited, or for some reason the cameras were not able to pick up what was happening [[And I find that highly doubtful considering how many cameras are in a casino).

[p1acebo]

The video in the above link does not show what happened in the seconds before the officer threw a punch. The video has either been selectively edited, or for some reason the cameras were not able to pick up what was happening [[And I find that highly doubtful considering how many cameras are in a casino).

You know what, I would say that you are a conspiracy theorist but I took a second look at the video and you are right. Just before the cop punched the guy the video skips as if something was cut out. Not saying the guy actually swung at the cop but something is messed up.

[Johnnny5]

You know what, I would say that you are a conspiracy theorist but I took a second look at the video and you are right. Just before the cop punched the guy the video skips as if something was cut out. Not saying the guy actually swung at the cop but something is messed up.

Here's a video from Freep.com that shows the entire episode.


http://www.freep.com/article/2011092...text|FRONTPAGE

[animatedmartian]

Here's a video from Freep.com that shows the entire episode.


http://www.freep.com/article/2011092...text|FRONTPAGE

Just noticed the cop sort of clipped his buddy too. Daaaayum. What a hit.

[jba]

Here's a video from Freep.com that shows the entire episode.


http://www.freep.com/article/2011092...text|FRONTPAGE

Drunk is a big guy. Looks to me that he had his left hand with fist in officers face. Seems normal reaction for officer in this situation would be to push fast away or defend oneself by stricking back at the drunk.
I don't see anywhere that officer lost control of himself. It may look like it was over reaction because most people don't get threatened on their jobs freqently. The lengthly video after the drunk was in custody [[escort to jail) tells it all. No retaliations, calm cool behavior).
As far as the report goes....The guy had his fist in his face and was saying something. Seems to me with that gesture, his words were probably threatening. How would you write it up.
Does the officer have to wait to he hit before he defends himself?
The whole thing was a bad situation but it looks like everyone is to quick to judge. The first vedeo was clearly edited...and most people including myself felt the offiocer was wrong. Thanks for posting the second one. I now believe the officer was right.
The waitress ought to be talked to for declining to prosecute. Her fellow working ought to be pissed...I guess she is saying it is ok to get drunk and touch the waitresses?