r/CapitolConsequences • u/ExactlySorta • May 02 '22

NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting officer in Capitol riot CONVICTION

https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-police-new-york-riots-presidential-elections-4ec211cda4f84edb02e5c26e4e08be71?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter
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u/PositiveReveal May 02 '22

Defense attorney James Monroe said Webster had a right to defend himself against a “bad cop” who was using excessive force.

So if you're a retired cop now, you're allowed to fight back? Hmmm 🤔