Const. James Forcillo shot Sammy Yatim - the trial
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Or police training will be adjusted to never pause until the mag is empty.
Based on the verdict it was the pause that did him in. I'm cynical of the greater impact here but I agree its great news one trigger happy police officer is off the streets.
MarcosSantiago
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Well, is he going to spend any time in prison?
My Opinion is that the Jury would have convicted of Murder if the Attempted murder charge wasn't on the table, it allowed them to charge him with something lesser knowing he killed the kid but felt bad for the cop.
Or police training will be adjusted to never pause until the mag is empty.
I'm cynical of the greater impact here but I agree its great news one trigger happy police officer is off the streets.
Scob
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This is the outcome I expected - hard to image a cop beng found guilty of 2nd degree murder but with the video beng public, he had to charged with something so we got the lowest charge.
This will go on for sometime yet - the defense will apply for a stay while they plan an appeal. During that time, Forcillo continues to be an office (albeit assigned to admin duties) and collect all this benefits including his six- figure salary.
This will go on for sometime yet - the defense will apply for a stay while they plan an appeal. During that time, Forcillo continues to be an office (albeit assigned to admin duties) and collect all this benefits including his six- figure salary.
Re: James Forcillo guilty of attempted murder!!!
He didn't know the kid was dead when he shot the second set of bullets, in that circumstance he is guilty of attempted murder since it was excessive, but since they found it justifiable to start shooting in self defense he is not guilty of murder. Makes total sense
It was probably a compromise between jurors that wanted him in jail and the others that thought he was not guilty of anything, that way they all get to go home
He didn't know the kid was dead when he shot the second set of bullets, in that circumstance he is guilty of attempted murder since it was excessive, but since they found it justifiable to start shooting in self defense he is not guilty of murder. Makes total sense
It was probably a compromise between jurors that wanted him in jail and the others that thought he was not guilty of anything, that way they all get to go home
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samurai
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He has been found guilty of attempted murder for the second set of 6 shots he fired after the initial 3 shots were fired. His fault or the training, it must be a bit demoralizing for all the good cops out there. They spend so much time building trust with the communities.
Boots
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Well, your typical Juris Doctor program in Canada is actually 3 years...
And don't police learn the law (and how to be a police officer) in 2?
What's the over/under on this being dismissed on appeal?
Dreamy Boom Boom
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With my warmestestes of hearts, i say: :angel1::bigsmurf::angel2:
True, but actuaally, it 3-4 yeaurs (BA) + 3 yrs (JD/LLB/law skquool) + 10 munths articleing + Bars exum.... So, puster kindeof rite! :hello2:
DECIMIS
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I think he's complaing about 'warm testes'? I'm sure you know his pain brother!
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Boots
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Except during your undergraduate you don't have to study law. Which means they aren't studying law for 8 years.
And articling is done during the 3 years for the most part.
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Re: James Forcillo guilty of attempted murder!!!
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I think he meant "convicted ".
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Re: James Forcillo guilty of attempted murder!!!
I was all over that too but kept quiet because I'm trying to shake the poindexter vibe for riding a lowered bike. I'm in a rehabilitative phase right now. Keep up the good fight Joe.
I was all over that too but kept quiet because I'm trying to shake the poindexter vibe for riding a lowered bike. I'm in a rehabilitative phase right now. Keep up the good fight Joe.
