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4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby minnesotatv on Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:16 pm

Four men arrested in connection to a shooting near the Minneapolis Police Department’s
4th Precinct have now been charged.

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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby BigBlue on Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:12 pm

Couple of random points:

According to the criminal complaint, investigators learned that at least one of the suspects had gotten into an argument with the Black Lives Matter protesters on another occasion. Scarsella and an acquaintance were seen on surveillance video wearing camouflage and face masks at the precinct Nov. 19.


And this is pertinent how? Many of the protesters were shown wearing 'face masks' too. It was cold out. Camo isn't really a bad thing, other than being a fashion faux pas.

In an interview with police, the acquaintance said they went to the 4th Precinct that day to film protesters.

Investigators say they saw a video made by Scarsella and the acquaintance that day where they used derogatory terms and said they were going to do some “reverse cultural enriching” and “make the fire rise.” They ended the video with saying, “stay white,” according to the criminal complaint.

The acquaintance admitted to police that they made “inappropriate comments” to the protesters that day, sparking angry Internet posts on websites like Reddit and 4Chan.

A 4Chan email string showed participants talking about going to the Black Lives Matter protest to “stir things up” and “cause commotion,” according to the criminal complaint. The email string encouraged people to dress like protesters but to “feel free to carry.”


Film the protesters - Nothing wrong with that.
Using derogatory terms, 'make the fire rise', racial comments - Sounds a lot like what the protesters are already doing. Over and over.
'Stir things up', 'cause commotion' - Again, this is what the protesters are doing. Nothing wrong with giving them a little of their own medicine.

Obviously I'm not advocating for people do put themselves in the position these guys did, but they had every bit as much of a right to do that as the protesters do (which is not to say that I agree with them doing it either). For the mob of protesters to not be able to withstand taking their own medicine and turn on these guys really shows their lack of character. They were every bit as wrong as the white guys. It's a $h1tfest, but the fact these guys had to resort to protecting themselves doesn't make them any worse or any more illegal than the protesters.
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby xd ED on Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:43 pm

Henn Cty Atty Freeman put forth one of the reasons he wanted to see the protest site closed was his fear it might attract disruptive, violent terrorist types... To paraphrase Dr Frazer Crane to Cliff Claven on CHEERS: "What color is the sky in your world?"

Eliminate the PC and the four clowns charged with the shooting have behaved quite similarly the to rioters holding the area hostage.
But with all the local lefties stumbling over each other to make their street cred, and do a selfie with a thug, these 4 4 have clearly put themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby Stylin750 on Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:36 pm

This clearly isn't about justice. This is about retribution and making example out of these men. Obviously don't interfere with the BLM they will burn you down for acting and doing exactly the same thing they are doing, except its just, right and acceptable for the BLM. What a freaking joke.
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby photogpat on Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:41 am

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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby Squib Joe on Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:29 am

Freeman was challenged at the press conference by community member Greg Demmings who said the assault and riot charges are not enough.

“I think it should be first-degree intentional attempted murder,” Demmings said.


Ridiculous.

Even more ridiculous coming from Gregory Demmings. This is your spokesman?

27-CR-89-901728
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

03/27/1989
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT OVER $500 (Not applicable - GOC)
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-91-061643
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

08/26/1991
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

ASSAULT IN THE 5TH DEGREE
Dismissed
THEFT
Convicted
27-CR-91-080446
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

10/31/1991
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT
Convicted
27-CR-93-111317
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

12/27/1993
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

ASSAULT IN THE 5TH DEGREE
Dismissed
OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS
Dismissed
THEFT
Convicted
62-T8-96-007675
96703263

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

01/25/1996
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

5th Degree Assault
Converted Closed

ASSAULT V
Guilty
27-CR-96-091519
1966611491

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

10/21/1996
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN PARK
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
62-K6-97-001982
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

06/17/1997
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Domestic Assault - GMD
Converted Closed

DOM ASSAULT - GM (Not applicable - GOC)
Convicted
DISORDERLY CONDUCT (Not applicable - GOC)
Dismissed
27-CR-97-056819
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

07/07/1997
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Convicted
02-T8-98-009236
X 613130

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

04/07/1998
Anoka

Non- Traffic Misdemeanor
Converted Closed

THEFT M
Convicted
27-CR-98-040483
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

04/21/1998
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Brookdale

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
62-K2-98-002508
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

07/08/1998
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Gross Misdemeanor
Converted Closed

(TCIS Amended Charge) THEFT GM (Not applicable - GOC)
Convicted
27-CR-99-080711
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

10/18/1999
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

OFFERING FORGED CHECK MORE THAN $2,50 (Aid/Abet - GOC)
Dismissed
OFFERING FORGED CHECK $201-$2,500 (Aid/Abet - GOC)
Convicted
OFFERING FORGED CHECK $201-$2,500 (Not applicable - GOC)
Dismissed
27-CR-00-044338
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

05/16/2000
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-00-075027
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

08/04/2000
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
Dismissed
62-K1-00-002999
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

09/19/2000
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Felony
Converted Closed

SALE NON CONTR SUBS (Aid/Abet - GOC)
Convicted
27-CR-02-047722
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

06/17/2002
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

TRESPASSING
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
62-T3-02-051481
T02051481

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

09/25/2002
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Moving - Misdemeanor
Converted Closed

CONTEMPT OF COURT
Guilty
27-CR-02-087961
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

11/04/2002
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
62-K6-03-000874
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

03/07/2003
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Felony
Converted Closed

THEFT TAKE,USE,TRANS,CONC (Not applicable - GOC)
Convicted
27-CR-03-038436
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

06/04/2003
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

THEFT
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-03-081276
1030372492

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

11/14/2003
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

TRESPASSING
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-04-029528
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

05/06/2004
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

ASSAULT 5TH DEGREE/DOMESTIC
Dismissed
ASSAULT FIFTH DEGREE
Dismissed
OBSTRUCTING LEGAL PROCESS
Dismissed
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-05-048991
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

08/05/2005
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

FALSE INFORMATION TO POLICE
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-06-003583
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

01/18/2006
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

TRESPASSING
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
62-T0-06-601258
906122189

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

01/27/2006
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Suburban

Non- Traffic Misdemeanor
Converted Closed

THEFT
Guilty
27-CR-07-023796
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

06/04/2007
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Giving Peace Officer False Name-of Another Person
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
Public Urination Prohibited
Dismissed
27-CR-09-6227
1080828518

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

02/05/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Trespass
Convicted
Level Of Sentence Unavailable/ Sentenced
27-CR-09-15543
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

03/30/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Trespass
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY-4TH DEG-INTENTIONAL DAMAGE-OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
62-CR-09-7594
909142745

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

04/20/2009
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Convicted
Convicted of a Petty Misdemeanor
27-CR-09-36800
1090359017
1090359017

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

07/24/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Disorderly Conduct
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
Indecent conduct
Dismissed
27-CR-09-37150
0090103045

DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

07/27/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Trespassing
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
27-CR-12-14026
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

05/07/2012
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

INTERFER WITH PEDESTRIAN OR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
Convicted
Convicted of a Petty Misdemeanor
27-CR-13-37113
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

11/04/2013
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale
Siegesmund, Kristin

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
Convicted
Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
27-CR-15-6519
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953

03/12/2015
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Contempt of Court - Disorderly - Interrupt Proceedings
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
Contempt of Court - Breach of the Peace to Interrupt Proceedings
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby xd ED on Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:13 am

photogpat wrote:
45Badger wrote:Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.


^^^This

So

Much

This


There'd be far less consternation regarding this incident if that rule applied uniformly.

The vandals, rioters, terrorists and molotov throwing team don't seem to garner the same attention and penalties.
Not that this excuses anyone's behavior.
But it can't be argued that if the law would have been enforced early on, the opportunity for the shootings to occur would not have been present.
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby xd ED on Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:18 am

Squib Joe wrote:
Freeman was challenged at the press conference by community member Greg Demmings who said the assault and riot charges are not enough.

“I think it should be first-degree intentional attempted murder,” Demmings said.


Ridiculous.

Even more ridiculous coming from Gregory Demmings. This is your spokesman?

27-CR-89-901728
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953
~~~SNIPPED~~~~
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Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Contempt of Court - Disorderly - Interrupt Proceedings
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
Contempt of Court - Breach of the Peace to Interrupt Proceedings
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby BigBlue on Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:26 am

xd ED wrote:
photogpat wrote:
45Badger wrote:Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.


^^^This

So

Much

This


There'd be far less consternation regarding this incident if that rule applied uniformly.

The vandals, rioters, terrorists and molotov throwing team don't seem to garner the same attention and penalties.
Not that this excuses anyone's behavior.
But it can't be argued that if the law would have been enforced early on, the opportunity for the shootings to occur would not have been present.


THIS ^^^
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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby BigBlue on Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:27 am

xd ED wrote:
Squib Joe wrote:
Freeman was challenged at the press conference by community member Greg Demmings who said the assault and riot charges are not enough.

“I think it should be first-degree intentional attempted murder,” Demmings said.


Ridiculous.

Even more ridiculous coming from Gregory Demmings. This is your spokesman?

27-CR-89-901728
DEMMINGS, GREGORY ALLEN
10/07/1953
~~~SNIPPED~~~~
03/12/2015
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown

Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed

Contempt of Court - Disorderly - Interrupt Proceedings
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor
Contempt of Court - Breach of the Peace to Interrupt Proceedings
Convicted
Convicted of a Misdemeanor


He's only 62 years old. he'll turn it around...


Yeah, he was just getting things turned around.
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4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby BBeckwith on Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:28 am

xd ED wrote:
photogpat wrote:
45Badger wrote:Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.


^^^This

So

Much

This


There'd be far less consternation regarding this incident if that rule applied uniformly.

The vandals, rioters, terrorists and molotov throwing team don't seem to garner the same attention and penalties.
Not that this excuses anyone's behavior.
But it can't be argued that if the law would have been enforced early on, the opportunity for the shootings to occur would not have been present.

None of those people shot anyone... The guy shot 5 people. Does anyone here truly believe that if they shoot 5 people (even in self defense) they are going home and sleeping in their own bed anytime in the immediate future? The court system will play itself out. My guess is the 3 that didn't shoot will plead down lesser charges and you won't hear of that again. The shooter is going to have a hard time with all the video and social media that he posted prior to going down there that Monday night. His lawyer will probably be able to plead down to some lesser charges, getting away with no judgements against is a long shot.


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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby xd ED on Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:40 am

BBeckwith wrote:
xd ED wrote:
There'd be far less consternation regarding this incident if that rule applied uniformly.

The vandals, rioters, terrorists and molotov throwing team don't seem to garner the same attention and penalties.
Not that this excuses anyone's behavior.
But it can't be argued that if the law would have been enforced early on, the opportunity for the shootings to occur would not have been present.

None of those people shot anyone... The guy shot 5 people. Does anyone here truly believe that if they shoot 5 people (even in self defense) they are going home and sleeping in their own bed anytime in the immediate future? The court system will play itself out. My guess is the 3 that didn't shoot will plead down lesser charges and you won't hear of that again. The shooter is going to have a hard time with all the video and social media that he posted prior to going down there that Monday night. His lawyer will probably be able to plead down to some lesser charges, getting away with no judgements against is a long shot.


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I certainly am not defending these guys; individually or as a group.

I question the hypocrites who have ignored the incendiary (figurative and literal) actions of the 'activists' and speak of these guys like they acted in a vacuum.
If the courts/ justice system were at work, a large group of these blm thugs would be in jail, and the rest would be off the police department's property.
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4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby yuppiejr on Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:07 am

I agree with this sentiment, while these 4 idiots seem to have gone out of their way to land in jail for a long time the investigation into charges that protesters are throwing Molotov cocktails and firing shots at police officers doesn't seem to be progressing at all.


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Re: 4 Men Charged in Minneapolis 4th Precinct Shooting

Postby BigBlue on Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:09 am

BBeckwith wrote:
None of those people shot anyone... The guy shot 5 people. Does anyone here truly believe that if they shoot 5 people (even in self defense) they are going home and sleeping in their own bed anytime in the immediate future? The court system will play itself out. My guess is the 3 that didn't shoot will plead down lesser charges and you won't hear of that again. The shooter is going to have a hard time with all the video and social media that he posted prior to going down there that Monday night. His lawyer will probably be able to plead down to some lesser charges, getting away with no judgements against is a long shot.


Do you honestly think that if a group of people other than the BLM folks came to the scene and physically pressured/pushed/assaulted the BLM protesters the way the BLM protesters did to these three white guys that they would NOT be prosecuted harshly for that assault? And can you envision any scenario if that happened and a BLM person shot the assaulters where 'hate crime' would be talked about for the shooter? Double standards are evil things.
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