Woman arrested on 24th street after crossing intersection

[Cebu_4_2]

http://youtu.be/d6ugqW7fFmk

http://youtu.be/d6ugqW7fFmk

[Hitch]

She probably had a warrant out for her arrest.

[Ponce]

She probably had a warrant out for her arrest.


I don't think so, she is still alive.

V

[Cebu_4_2]

She probably had a warrant out for her arrest.

She was protected by these pigs because they claim she refused to show ID.

[BrewTech]

She was protected by these pigs because they claim she refused to show ID.

People are considered nothing more than farm animals, and it seems the vast majority are perfectly happy in that role.

Just can't seem to get my mind around how that could be, but I'll keep trying.

[woodman]

People are considered nothing more than farm animals, and it seems the vast majority are perfectly happy in that role.

Just can't seem to get my mind around how that could be, but I'll keep trying.

Must have something to do with taxes. Milk cows, moooooo!

[mick silver]

and it take eight to lock her up .

[Cebu_4_2]

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http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kut/files/styles/placed_wide/public/201402/1-12662520913_0e12495308_o_%281%29.jpg Amanda Stephen is detained by two Austin Police officers. Her arrest was filmed, creating a social media firestorm.
Credit Chris Quintero



Austin Police arrested a woman jogging by the UT Campus Thursday morning for not providing identification after being stopped. The incident was caught on video by a UT student, Chris Quintero, who witnessed the woman being taken into custody.
According to police, the woman disregarded traffic signals at the intersection of West 24th and San Antonio streets as she was running. After failing to provide identification, Amanda Stephen was detained and arrested.
"This person absolutely took something that was as simple as "Austin Police – Stop!' and decided to do everything you see on that video," Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo at a press conference this afternoon. "And quite frankly she wasn't charged with resisting. She's lucky I wasn't the arresting officer, because I wouldn't have been as generous."
Quintero, the student that filmed the arrest, had a different take (http://chlorineoverdose.blogspot.com/2014/02/student-arrested-for-crossing-street.html) on his blog:

Suddenly, one of the cops shouts at an innocent girl jogging with her headphones on through West Campus. He wobbled after her and grabbed her by the arm. Startled, and not knowing it was a cop, she jerked her arm away. The cop viewed this as resisting arrest and proceeded to grab both arms tightly, placing her in handcuffs. She repeatedly pleaded with them saying that she was just exercising and to let her go. She repeatedly cried out, “I did not do anything wrong…just give me the ticket.” The other officer strolled over and now they were making a scene. She tried to get up. I doubt she was running away as she was in handcuffs, but the second cop pushed her back down to the ground.
The video posted online prompted criticism on social media sites like Reddit (http://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/1yh3di/girl_arrested_in_front_of_big_bite_for_crossing/) regarding how the police reacted. APD says the officers involved were conducting an initiative focused on traffic and pedestrian violations that began Feb. 1.
"In other cities there's cops who are actually committing sexual assaults on duty, so I thank God that this is what passes for a controversy in Austin, Texas," Acevedo said.

[osoab]

WTF kind of reasoning is this?


"In other cities there's cops who are actually committing sexual assaults on duty, so I thank God that this is what passes for a controversy in Austin, Texas," Acevedo said.

Sociopaths.

[SWRichmond]

The cops are scared (glancing around) and are looking for a public reaction. Four cops to arrest one girl? I think they know there is a time coming when BS like their behaviour on that day will not be tolerated any longer. If you watch these videos, especially the ones made recently, you can see fear on the faces of the cops.

You guys just keep making opportunities for us to make and post these videos. Please. Why do you think a majority of Amerikans believe the government is too powerful? Do you think it might be because you server them and not us, and everyone knows it? Keep it up.

[palani]

Where is it written that a coppiceman can initiate a conversation by grabbing you by the arm? This action without body contact is an assault and with body contact is a battery and that should be the charge against him.

[cortez]

when will we start pushing back? start throwing bottles and shit , let them think about it

[BrewTech]

WTF kind of reasoning is this?



Sociopaths.

Sounds like the same reasoning used to rationalize living under the US .gov...

"Well, if you think it's bad here, go live in (insert name of county perceived to be "worse")!"