A government lawyer has told an appeals court that a police officer
pointing a gun at a suspect would have no right to self-defense if
attacked.
The shocker came in arguments before the United States Court of
Appeals for the Armed Forces, the CAAF, during a hearing for 1st Lt.
Michael Behenna, who was convicted of murder after shooting a known
terrorist in Iraq who attempted to grab his weapon during an
interrogation.
Vicki Behenna, an assistant district attorney and Michael’s mother, said it was evident during the hearing this week the judges were very knowledgeable about the case.
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gain control of your weapon, center mass, then head shot. Holster weapon, go on with life. No problem.
ReplyDeletewhy not go for head shot first? might have vest on. and save ammo
ReplyDelete"The government lawyer hesitated for several seconds and then said, “Yes, your honor. When a police officer does something unlawful like that, they lose the right to self-defense.”"
ReplyDeleteYUP.
But, with a known terrorist during an interrogation by a 1st Lt. in a war zone?
what 6:02 said.
what 6:02 said.
ReplyDeleteApril 28, 2012 9:42 AM
There is no 6:02