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[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 66 points 4 months ago (1 children)

As a Texan, this is very surprising. Great job, Grand Jury.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 24 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Absolutely. It seems condemning cowardice overshadowed protecting the police in this case.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 22 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Unfortunately it'll likely get thrown out since the SC ruled that the police don't have any obligation to protect people.

[–] OsaErisXero@kbin.run 17 points 4 months ago

I think this one has legs, as they didn't just fail to protect, but also prevented anyone else from going in.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

That’s true. They’re like meteorologists in that respect. I wish I had the same security of employment in the event of complete failure to meet expectations.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Upliftingnews

[–] Snapz@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

And another gop candidate for Congress is born.

[–] SeattleRain@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Overturned by the Supreme Court.

[–] thesmokingman@programming.dev 11 points 4 months ago

The Supreme Court has already ruled the police have no duty to protect. I highly doubt there will be a ruling in favor of the kids. If there is one, there’s absolutely no fucking way it stands on appeal in the Fifth Circuit or Supreme Court.