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Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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Date: July 30, 2015 10:36AM
Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
Associated Press By LISA CORNWELL and DAN SEWELL
8 minutes ago
[videos]
CINCINNATI (AP) — A University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist after stopping him over a missing front license plate pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Twenty-five-year-old Ray Tensing appeared at his arraignment wearing a striped jail suit, with his hands cuffed behind him. He was indicted Wednesday in the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old Samuel DuBose during a traffic stop.
People in the courtroom audience erupted into cheers and clapping when Common Pleas Judge Megan Shanahan set bond at $1 million, drawing her ire.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This is a courtroom," the judge said sharply. "You will conduct yourselves at all times!"
Prosecutors had asked for the $1 million bond. Shanahan rejected the defense's contention that Tensing wasn't a flight risk.
Tensing is due back in court Aug. 19.
DuBose's family has urged the community to remain calm, as it has in a series of demonstrations since the shooting. Tensing had stopped DuBose for a missing front license plate, which is required in Ohio but not in neighboring states.
DuBose's death comes amid months of national scrutiny of police dealings with African-Americans, especially those killed by officers. DuBose was black; Tensing is white. Authorities so far have not focused on race in the death of DuBose. City officials who viewed video footage released from Tensing's body camera said the traffic stop shouldn't have led to a shooting.
"This officer was wrong," Cincinnati Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said Wednesady, adding that officers "have to be held accountable" when they're in the wrong.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters scoffed at Tensing's claim that he was dragged by DuBose's car, saying the officer "purposely killed him." Using words such as "asinine" and "senseless," the veteran prosecutor known for tough stands on urban crime called it "a chicken crap" traffic stop.
"It was so unnecessary," Deters said. He added that Tensing "should never have been a police officer."
Cincinnati Police Chief: 'Justice Was Served … Play video
Cincinnati Police Chief: 'Justice Was Served …
Tensing, who was jailed overnight Wednesday, was fired soon after the indictment was announced. He had been with the University of Cincinnati for more than a year after starting police work in 2011 in a Cincinnati suburb. He also had earned a UC degree in criminal justice.
Tensing's attorney, Stewart Mathews, said that he was shocked that his client was indicted on a murder charge and that Tensing did not intend to kill DuBose.
Tensing, who could face up to life in prison if convicted, has said he thought he was going to be dragged under the car and "feared for his life," Mathews said.
Mathews said a video from the body camera of a police officer who arrived right after the shooting shows Tensing lying in the street after he had gotten free of the car, but that video hasn't been released by authorities.
"With the political climate in this country with white police officers shooting black individuals, I think they need somebody to make an example of," Mathews said.
Authorities have said Tensing noticed the car driven by DuBose didn't have a front license plate. They say Tensing stopped the car and a struggle ensued after DuBose failed to provide a driver's license and refused to get out of the car.
"I didn't even do nothing," DuBose can be heard telling Tensing. DuBose held up what appears to be a bottle of gin.
Tensing fired once, striking DuBose in the head.
Aubrey DuBose, the victim's brother, called the shooting "senseless" and "unprovoked." He said the family is upset but wants any reaction to the case to be nonviolent and done in a way that honors his brother's style.
"Sam was peaceful," he said. "He lived peaceful. And in his death, we want to remain peaceful. Like my mom said, let God fight the battle."
http://news.yahoo.com/top-officials-critical-ohio-cop-indicted-murder-charge-060840400.html#
Associated Press By LISA CORNWELL and DAN SEWELL
8 minutes ago
[videos]
CINCINNATI (AP) — A University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist after stopping him over a missing front license plate pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Twenty-five-year-old Ray Tensing appeared at his arraignment wearing a striped jail suit, with his hands cuffed behind him. He was indicted Wednesday in the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old Samuel DuBose during a traffic stop.
People in the courtroom audience erupted into cheers and clapping when Common Pleas Judge Megan Shanahan set bond at $1 million, drawing her ire.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This is a courtroom," the judge said sharply. "You will conduct yourselves at all times!"
Prosecutors had asked for the $1 million bond. Shanahan rejected the defense's contention that Tensing wasn't a flight risk.
Tensing is due back in court Aug. 19.
DuBose's family has urged the community to remain calm, as it has in a series of demonstrations since the shooting. Tensing had stopped DuBose for a missing front license plate, which is required in Ohio but not in neighboring states.
DuBose's death comes amid months of national scrutiny of police dealings with African-Americans, especially those killed by officers. DuBose was black; Tensing is white. Authorities so far have not focused on race in the death of DuBose. City officials who viewed video footage released from Tensing's body camera said the traffic stop shouldn't have led to a shooting.
"This officer was wrong," Cincinnati Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said Wednesady, adding that officers "have to be held accountable" when they're in the wrong.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters scoffed at Tensing's claim that he was dragged by DuBose's car, saying the officer "purposely killed him." Using words such as "asinine" and "senseless," the veteran prosecutor known for tough stands on urban crime called it "a chicken crap" traffic stop.
"It was so unnecessary," Deters said. He added that Tensing "should never have been a police officer."
Cincinnati Police Chief: 'Justice Was Served … Play video
Cincinnati Police Chief: 'Justice Was Served …
Tensing, who was jailed overnight Wednesday, was fired soon after the indictment was announced. He had been with the University of Cincinnati for more than a year after starting police work in 2011 in a Cincinnati suburb. He also had earned a UC degree in criminal justice.
Tensing's attorney, Stewart Mathews, said that he was shocked that his client was indicted on a murder charge and that Tensing did not intend to kill DuBose.
Tensing, who could face up to life in prison if convicted, has said he thought he was going to be dragged under the car and "feared for his life," Mathews said.
Mathews said a video from the body camera of a police officer who arrived right after the shooting shows Tensing lying in the street after he had gotten free of the car, but that video hasn't been released by authorities.
"With the political climate in this country with white police officers shooting black individuals, I think they need somebody to make an example of," Mathews said.
Authorities have said Tensing noticed the car driven by DuBose didn't have a front license plate. They say Tensing stopped the car and a struggle ensued after DuBose failed to provide a driver's license and refused to get out of the car.
"I didn't even do nothing," DuBose can be heard telling Tensing. DuBose held up what appears to be a bottle of gin.
Tensing fired once, striking DuBose in the head.
Aubrey DuBose, the victim's brother, called the shooting "senseless" and "unprovoked." He said the family is upset but wants any reaction to the case to be nonviolent and done in a way that honors his brother's style.
"Sam was peaceful," he said. "He lived peaceful. And in his death, we want to remain peaceful. Like my mom said, let God fight the battle."
http://news.yahoo.com/top-officials-critical-ohio-cop-indicted-murder-charge-060840400.html#
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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Date: July 30, 2015 12:16PM
The LEO will get a reduced charge or get off. Then, grab your popcorn baby! The action is going to be LIVE!
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
Posted by:
ZzZzZzZz
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Date: July 30, 2015 12:21PM
You know when all the niggers say "We want everyone to remain peaceful with your outrage" that's code for "BURN THIS MOTHERFUCKER DOWN"
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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pgens
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Date: July 30, 2015 12:37PM
At least this officer faces charges and his superiors condemned the action, no "internal investigations", 30-day suspensions, or vague "the officer was disciplined" statements in this case.
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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Gunlover
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Date: July 30, 2015 04:51PM
Innocent until proven Guilty. Move on.
Never Run Out of Ammo
Guns Don't Kill People. People Kill People
Them or You
The two most important days in your life are the day your were born and and the day you find out why
Never Run Out of Ammo
Guns Don't Kill People. People Kill People
Them or You
The two most important days in your life are the day your were born and and the day you find out why
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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Gerrymanderer2
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Date: July 30, 2015 04:56PM
Judge didnt seem to move on. Slapped him with a million dollar bail.
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
Posted by:
97X
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Date: July 30, 2015 05:35PM
Another police department goes down in flames.
Crime will spike on campus.
Which leads me to another question. Did this happen on campus? If so The U of C has one shitty campus.
Crime will spike on campus.
Which leads me to another question. Did this happen on campus? If so The U of C has one shitty campus.
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
Posted by:
Rum Dog
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Date: July 30, 2015 05:39PM
When did officers start shooting people over a missing from license plate?
And I might add the gentlemen offered the officer some rum.
And I might add the gentlemen offered the officer some rum.
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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tWk7N
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Date: July 30, 2015 08:35PM
I saw the video ...I thought the cop was really relaxed and kinda cool ..no sure what he was thinking having his gun out but it was probably this was a another crack-head drug dealer nigger
Re: Cincinnati cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop
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Date: July 30, 2015 08:42PM
I think he turned on the ignition then the cop pulled his gun and shot'm ...
This dude's fucked
This dude's fucked