Cleveland Blames Tamir Rice for His Own Death
The city of Cleveland on Friday responded to a lawsuit filed by the family of Tamir Rice with several defenses, including that the 12-year-old died and his family members suffered because of their own actions. The city, wrote that Tamir's death on Nov. 22 and all of the injuries his family claims in the suit "were directly and proximately caused by their own acts, not this Defendant." It also says that the 12-year-old's shooting death was caused "by the failure ... to exercise due care to avoid injury."
What’s Your Take? Do you agree with the city of Cleveland that Tamir’s death was because of his actions?
Comments
1. Lawrence said...
So a twelve year old kid playing with a toy gun deserved to be killed?WTH?
3. Christie said...
No justice # Black Lives Matter
5. Grace said...
No, this is awful
7. James said...
The police had to make a split second decision facing a kid with a gun.I don't blame the cops.
9. Trudy said...
City Of Cleveland Apologizes For Blaming Tamir Rice For His Own Fatal Shooting.The mayor said"This is not the character or personality of the city of Cleveland to be that insensitive to the family or even the victim,"
10. Sista Gurl said...
This is a shame and that really wasn't a apology. Long Time Listener but first time posting
11. Manchild said...
Young Black Lives Don't Matter.
13. Tonia said...
Now a unarmed homeless man gets the wrath of police brutality.
2. ManChild said...
HELL NO
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