Oklahoma's Republican attorney general is dismissing a felony assault charge against a police officer who slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground, breaking his neck.

Summary

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismissed a felony assault charge against Sgt. Joseph Gibson, a police officer who slammed 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic ticket dispute, breaking his neck.

Drummond stated the officer acted within his training and lacked criminal intent, adding that Vu should not have touched Gibson.

The dismissal sparked criticism from Oklahoma County DA Vicki Behenna and outrage in Oklahoma City’s Vietnamese community, citing Vu’s language barriers during the incident.

Gibson’s actions were initially deemed an unreasonable use of force by prosecutors.

  • JigglySackles@lemmy.world
    2·
    10 days ago

    Fair enough. I am one of those honestly and enjoy the range when I go. When someone talks about 2A people I generally take that as far right 2A at all costs crazy types

    • ATDA@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 days ago

      TBF I mainly say it because I know left wing 2a folks probably wouldn’t, highlighting Trump’s violent rhetoric to his supporters. Though I should make that obvious in my posts lol