Jacob Blake Shooting Shines New Light on Death of Michael Bell, Killed by Kenosha Cops in 2004
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2020
- In light of the police shooting of unarmed African American father Jacob Blake, we look at the past misconduct of the Kenosha police department. In 2004, Kenosha police killed white 21-year-old Michael Bell in front of his mother and sister. The Kenosha Police Department conducted its own review of the incident, and within two days completely exonerated the officers. Bell’s father, Michael Bell Sr., commissioned an independent inquiry that found the police account of the incident to be forensically impossible. “It was really hard for me to believe that a uniformed person would do that,” says Michael Bell Sr., who claims the Kenosha police department “covered up the true facts of the case.”
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This family is still fighting for justice, 16 years later. That's disturbing!
We still fighting 400 years later.
..No, they won approximately $2 million about 10 years later. But still, money can't replace family.
@@CT-bm9oz they don't fire the officer's, they don't charge the officers, they don't take their Post cerification, so if FIRED they can go to another agency. But we the tax payers are paying for the officers wrong doing
@Happy Holliday seems like terrorism to me, if not an execution.
This story is very disturbing.
Changed their story 19 times. Pretty sure that's called perjury.
That's standard police protocol.
Yep.
Not when cops do it, somehow
Cops are allowed to lie.
You’ve said it’s ok
No; it's only "perjury" when one is in court, and under oath...
he was MURDERED not killed. huge difference.
I'm ready to Google....thank you I thought both words had the same definition. Have a pleasant evening
@@yolandajohnson8685 ??????
Agreed!!!
"Murdered" and "killed" are NOT mutually exclusive. EVERYONE murdered has been killed.
@@maestroofamore8948 lolol respectfully disagree. if i break into your house and you shoot me dead that is a KILLING. it's legal and justified cause you were defending your life.
if i break into your house and shoot YOU dead that is a MURDER. it is illegal and unjustified. murder is a violent and traumatic event. they are exclusive. YOU'RE WELCOME.
"The police in Kenosha had changed their testimony 19 times. Eyewitness testimony never changed once!" This is sickening! Absolutely disgusting!
Whats their to change everyone saw the video right hell his woman called the cops because he was Doing something to her or something idk what’s her “testimony”
@@cosuinofdeath there
Basically explains how the police departments operate like a gang and a mafia.
American police departments and correctional officers, those are gangs.
Liar cops deserve to be hanged
The gang tats and gang name for cops is Executioners.. look it up , their killers
Just like our country.
It's frightening and disturbing that such brutality can happen at any time, by the very people who are supposed to protect you. And how people of color of treated makes me sick. .
That was an execution.
@Roy Sanderfer No one gets shot 7 times in the back, or in the head by police. That's done by gangsters and assassins. The only race that matter here is human because they damn sure weren't treated like any.
@Roy Sanderfer sergei you're drunk get of the internet and sober up.
@Country Boy Roy wow blessed you
His hands were cuffed, how could he possibly have grabbed a gun? He was murdered by cop.
Yeah that happens. Police are not our most elite thinkers like we are setup to believe. All you need is a high school diploma and the attitude of the tv version of a high school jock. Just listen to two cops conversing. All they talk about is sports, women, and bullshit while being very gay at the same time.🤷🏾♂️
That sounds more like an execution.
That's exactly what I was thinking. My thoughts are oftentimes they cry out about their gun in order to justify the execution.
Well they failed then horribly should of got ahold of whoever Hillary uses they never fail
This dad is a great man. I am so sorry for all these familys' suffering.
If that was my son the cops would be dead.
Seems like he wanted to exonerate the police. Spineless idiot.
@@shilohgames3155 the guy put on uniform and some guys loose their minds,,, dad out to exonerate the cops to relieve some guilt along the way. shiny head look in the mirror with pride cops are even more sick in the head
I feel bad for the father and I glad he didn't signed that hush money agreement
Oh no, this is the first time I am hearing about this. Just in tears as I listen to this the details how Micheal got killed. I can't believe this. Oh no I am so sorry for him, his parents his family. I am so sorry for them. May they get justice
Bro they executed that man on the hood of a car in front of his family!
I’m just blown away! It’s absolutely pure evil! !!
They execution styled him. Literal gang/mafia shit. Insane.
Black Acura right. Even some of the most ruthless gangs have more empathy than to kill someone in front of their family. Smh
Pre requisite for employment as an officer is be evil nationwide
Edward Moore I don’t even know?! Smh with out charges and free to inflict that type of murder on the next person!! I really wonder what planet we are one! It’s pure evil
Omg this story is horrible not only did they shoot him like an animal. It was done in front of his mother and sister. 😔😔😔😔😔
This is why you see alot of support from your white brothers and sisters in the BLM.
@@MistAtsiM Trust me I get it. What I can't get is how some people can still makes excuses for these cases. They will find some reason to justify death at the hands of police. The police are just humans with 6 months of training. What makes them above the laws they are supposed to uphold as well?
@Linda Terry As I stated above cops are humans with six months of training. They have their life to think about and the lives of others to think about in just seconds, they need more training. With that said they are very bias when it comes to the black community they already come with full force in any situation when the numbers show most cops are shot by white males way more often than black males but again when dealing with black males they are very aggressive. We just witnessed cops basically pleading with a white male to get out the car, he screaming i dont want to go jail, he's wrestling with the cops at some point he eithers get their gun or had his own gun either way he shot 2 officers. And still he was arrested not murdered. He has a mugshot not a death certificate. Now had they had their gun out like they do with black males they probably wouldn't have bullets in them right now.
Lets be clear this fight is not only about police officer shootings its about police brutality and misuse of power. George Floyd wasn't shot, he was suffocated basically. We are absolutely tired of it. My friends, family and myself have our own stories of police being over aggressive and trying to force a situation instead of calming it.
What you don't see in the media is 13yr old black boys standing and talking to each other police rolls up starts harassing them as if they were doing anything but talking. Its already assumed they are up to good. Now they are sitting on the curb in handcuffs getting their names checked for doing absolutely nothing but hanging out. Its done on basketball courts, in malls, on school grounds, sitting on their own porch, etc.
I have never committed any crimes yet I was treated horribly they even put guns in my 2yr old face (she still remembers), the whole time they had the wrong house. Even though i kept telling them my name wasn't Tina and there is no Tina in my home. Ransacked my home and just left.
Do I judge every officer on what those officers did? Absolutely not, I have been in contact with police and it was not a bad experience. However we are often profiled based on their previous encounters.
MZDezi1010 there are so many stories just like yours. And sadly people just like @Linda Terry don't have any empathy for our stories. Most countries make their cops have way more training than 6 months and they have way less shootings by cops. We need to do the same.
@@stacycushinberry No other country has the amount of guns we have. Most countries ban guns. It's way easier police where most people don't have guns. We live in the United States of guns m
The father's eyes tell a sad story he is still hurting over this
I wouldn’t hesitate to find that cop and avenge my child - that’s why they’re not afraid to kill because people settle in court rather than get revenge 👌🏽
Yeah.. I see it too.. grief.. :((((( strong man trying to change things because of and despite of that grief...
@@kevinreese8224 easy to say what you would do, living through something like that is another matter entirely. I hope you never have to face such circumstances...
Yeah
Why is it ok to put a gun to a person's Head!?!
Exactly. It is despicable.
TWICE
@putsome basilonit I apologize for those experiences we should never have to feel threatened by people who promise to protect and serve, they don't get to pick and choose that, I don't know what else to do this story and all the others have drained me beyond measure, I feel hopeless, because they will continue to lie and manipulate to the very end
White people need peace and black people need peace, every good human being needs peace from these evil spirits,
@@mamabear3217 I hear ya. But please DO NOT GIVE UP! We are definitely up against it. Remember that there are more and more good people paying attention and getting involved to effect positive change. It will take time. Stay strong and be well.
BLESS THIS MAN FOR GOING THE WHOLE DISTANCE = HE IS AN HONOR RARELY SEEN = THANK YOU & YOUR FAMILY FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.
I Agree 💯🎯💕💞👍🏼
If he was going the whole distance, he would tell people to stop being stupid and comply with LAWFUL ORDERS. You have to be a dummy to keep doing the same shit over and over again. 😉
@@reddi672 frequently these orders are UNLAWFUL ORDERS that the thugs PRETEND are lawful. Look into Bryce Masters and James King one of whom was tased to death but was brought back to life, the other who survived a chokeout and at least another attempt while sustaining a battering of his face and head
It’s so hard to imagine the pain of your child being murdered in front of you. My condolences to this family.
RIP to Michael Bell and condolences to his family. Damn this what we're fighting and protesting about. Not just for us, but for all people.
Yes. It is.
Amen
Exactly
He aint black though
@@TZJ1000 It doesn't matter. BLM are protesting systemic racism and police brutality. It's just that unarmed black people are being killed by police at an alarming rate. And police are not being held accountable for they're actions.
They lie a lot for always saying their actions are justified.
Respect to Mr Bell for continuing to change the system.
No justice, no peace. RIP Michael Bell. We will say your name.
stop fucking protesting they want u to do this BLM bullshit. its a trap.
@@calvinjase7442 you see what happened in this video yet you don't want them to protest? Tell me wtf are they supposed to do?
raz katt cops are not even in the top 10 problems in black community. they need more cops there if anything. Its all the social media, rap music like cardi b idolizing being a slut.
raz katt the big companies want u to destroy ur communities. so they can take over
@@calvinjase7442 more cops isn't going to solve the problem, they need to get to the root of the problem. This isn't just a so-called "black problem".
The fact that this father had to dedicate roughly 20% of his life to getting justice for the police killing his son is what I find reprehensible. The system just drags it feet, which then compounds the anguish and suffering on the family. Just tell the truth!
That's because there is nothing in place to hold people in power responsible. People are supposed to police themselves, and then everyone is shocked when that doesn't work..
I don't mean to be picky. I see the Father has fought for truth and invoked change as a result of it. Justice comes when full accountability is awarded and that has been denied to this family. There needs to be a campaign to get Justice for his son! People need to march for this cause. Civil suits are great for resolving issue for the city but criminal suit is the only way to get accountability.
This is America. Police officers have all the rights in the courts. But Jesus is going to give them karma.
*I feel for this man and his family, this world is so unfair for those who aren't wealthy or powerful.*
I agree but the dad has shown that we are powerful enough to effect change. It's a lot of work but worth it.
@@Muhdah1972
Exactly 💯 🎯
Sakinah Abdussamad maybe, if you can live for long enough.
And BLACK
@@Muhdah1972 Agree but it shouldn't be a lot of work. That's the issue at hand.
Police in Kenosha give testimony using the old "trial and error" method. Having a DUI doesn't give the police a license to kill.
The same thing the peaceful protesters, not rioters, are saying. Just because you have a record, or been accused of a crime, or made a mistake in the past and served your time does not mean you deserve to be killed. This is the story of so many of our young men and women.
Clearly it does my friend
@@mr.wiggins5834 it doesn't but that what you've accepted
Yes in the old days they would just beat the crap out of you.
@@chaboi7 *having a DUI SHOULDN'T give police license to kill.
Yet here we are with way too many people okay with it.
The case is still ongoing after more than 15 years? This is outrageous.
He is so humble, you can tell he is still hurting... My God what is it gonna take
I don't know. All I can say is that I wish I knew how to make it stop. For everyone. :(
"When police kill you, they investigate themselves."
Speak out while you can. The way America is heading shows like this might soon be criminalised.
We'll never let that happen and we must always fight for freedom of speech.
Ross Hoyt the right are spouting the same thing, that free speech is at risk. They always turn accusations back onto the accuser, however ridiculous or whatever evidence to the contrary. Like trumps recent attacks on Twitter claiming they prevent free speech, so starts Parler as an alternative, which, unlike Twitter, costs money to join and they have the right to remove any comment they wish for any reason. How is that free speech?
@@francessimmonds5784For their photo-ops they are proponents for you free speech - {on a Monday morning -on the town hall steps , with no audio equipment - from 10am until noon. } But be fu**ed if they condone your views and opinions being discussed with millions of minds wordwide. that would force them into a difficult choice --- either cut coners on integrity , change careers , or eat the gun.
@@francessimmonds5784 I am a Canadian Conservative , but your statement resonates with me because so many world leaders and their minnions / politicians of all stripes / espouse the virtue of free speech . . .yet pull every cheap backroom tactic to either directly supress it . or use less militant media influence to power-pedal past internet forums in the bicycle-race to the "Truth"
so if there is an entity claiming to be a haven for "OPEN" discussion . . . ."......unless we dont agree with you" . . . . . . . . .than why try to convert their hand-picked "clearer minds" ?
This man’s resolve and determination is inspiring.
Execution in front of his mother and sister. I can't imagine the pain and frustration.
Jose this is exactly what Philando castile's daughter has to endure. and she was with her mom when he was murdered.
This guy has waaaaaaaay too much empathy for the men that killed his son
Lucas Julian Carballeira. The reason he empathises with the killer, is the fact that he himself has been a hired assassin, a paid killer.
@@dropperknot 🔥
Hes clearly that type he said he believed the police over his family gor months. Sad
@@dropperknot true, I wonder how many brown people he killed from his fighter jet.
Actually I took a lesson in communication and two sides meeting to make change that will help both sides. But I'm a dreamer.
Thank you for sharing your story. "Police can not investigate themselves!"
True they can’t investigate themselves cause they can always lie.. or implant things in these people’s deaths case..
Why is this the case ??? Why can't investigations be done into the police departments and their training ???
Damn, this murder happened over 10 years ago, and is still being investigated. Justice isn't for everyone.
I think its important to note that the victim is from a white financially upper class family to have the means and competence to fight for justice. IMHO, minority victims do not have these capabilities and suffer injustice. No wonder POC fear the police all across this country. Law Enforcement needs to be held accountable, not "defunded."
*This man's story is absolutely heartbreaking and completely horrific!* 😡
This is what BLUES LIVES DO.
This is what you voted for 😭😭😭😭
It's not just POC that are being killed by police in this country. The whole system needs to be reformed! Michael Bell Sr. is a very smart man and I'm so sad for him and his family. Thank you for fighting for justice sir, I salute you.
Indeed! Your actions Mr Bell have exposed the lack of professionalism and murderous attitude of the Kenosha Police!
Yes bringing light to the white victims actually could help with these cases black folks are often ignored for racist reasons prejudice reasons stereotypical reasons or ignorant stigmas and bias. But we get more empathy and understanding when the light shines on victims that look like the majority. It helps give us a chance for change for everyone because we'll all get caught in the crossfire of PD Operations if there isn't.
If white American men were a country it would be the 7th highest country in the rate of police killings. Black American men would be #1, by far.
I think framing this issue as a black issue is such a mistake. Bad cops threaten EVERYONE. ANYONE COULD BE NEXT.
@Pamela Mattox and some would say black on black homicide was created by rap music , , , ,I can agree or disagree with the relavence today of either notion . . .so what ,exactly ,is your point Pamela ?
You Change Your Statements 19 Times And Still Get Acquitted? 😂
Must be nice to be Above The Law! Do as I say, not as I do......
When the police come for one group, they will come for all.
Some people don't get this, thats why there is a video of a white man on camera saying to the police "Don't treat me like a black person".
So wait, he’s handcuffed bent over, and they put the gun to his temple?? What the hell? My heart breaks for him and his family!!
“Erm...we did our own investigation on ourselves and we found we did nothing wrong. Thank you” - Police department.
Lol. Talk about fox guarding the hen house.
Aritul every damn time!!
Exactly !
What a bull!! Get a life.. you're such a low life. you will not escape the final judgment day.. so better start praying .
Oh my 😤. Please this has to stop! My condolences.
I remember this. His father refused to stop fighting for his son and the truth.
Why is every situation a cause to shoot someone, oh my shoe is untied fire!!
Do you know what happens if you have ever been in serious danger and had the police utterly fail you (hindsight revealing their complicity) and try to file a report with internal affairs? You are met with utter hostility. It is a disgraceful situation. Under no circumstances do I believe that police of the same department should be allowed to investigate themselves. Is this not a conflict of interest? Should we not always have an outside, unbiased base of investigations regarding internal affairs? Destroying peoples lives to cover up the wrong doings of others is amoral. It is a disgrace.
Immoral not amoral. Feelings are amoral ie feelings are neither right nor wrong from a moral point of view.
@@vawan9160 so you are stating that they know they are doing wrong and choosing to pursue what is wrong and unethical? This is a very sad statement. I am sure you are correct.
@@pamelamitchell9059 What i notice is you cannot expect every person to act in a moral or ethical way 24/7. Any system must be constructed/designed so that whoever holds that position of power must always be checked by an outsider who doesn't have any relationship with that person. Thus for eg the surgeon operating on a patient can't be the spouse bcos in a precarious situation his/her thinking can't be muddled by emotions, which may result in a grave situation. Humans are just too fallible. The systems in the US is not working bcos the systems are flawed. Hence the many amendments to the constitution. President Trump has laid bare the serious flaws in US political and social system. He is not the cause. He's the Universe's call to americans to wake up. WAKE UP. You're in a nightmare. I feel very very sad so many have been suffering for decades.
Wow. Speechless. Needs more than words .
This happens on a daily to black and brown people. Daily. Literally
maybe now people will wake up when they see it could be them
If it happened daily then why does a single case make such big headlines?
Can you show facts/stats to that statement? Nichelle literally
@Dara King
What I'm saying is that if it happened daily then why does one case make such big headlines? If it happens daily then we would have a daily list of tens or hundreds or cases a day. If they did happen daily then george floyd would've been just another one of these daily cases and nothing special at all.
Yeah ok whites to watch this bozo Tony Timpa David Shaver Joseph Hitchenson duncan Lemp Micheal Bell so fuck outta here with that more whites die then brown there shot more so look up your bullshit
Police investigating themselves is like putting the Fox in charge of the investigation of who broke into the hen house.
Wow, I remember this horrible case. That DA needs to be fired along with those that murdered Blake!
Blake is still alive lmao
This man had the funds to fight for the truth. There's no way a poor black family can do what he did.
Sounds like it was paid for by the lawsuit... But you are right, probably only 1% of poor people are able to get fair representation in cases. All others are to the highest payer (and that is not regular people like us).
@George Ybarra Ignorance and hate is the evil you reflect from your heart. These are someones family, not some TV stereotype.
@@lisafrazier5885 a family almost lost their father and all you can think about is that they'll spend it on "bling"! I've been around a lot of black people many of them poor and they are literally struggling to get by. How are they supposed to "get bling"???
@George Ybarra Damn you really had to make shit racist huh? Not everybody's death gets blasted on the news you know. A lot of people died before gofundme was even around, many families who don't spend their time on the internet 24/7 probably don't know what gofundme even is or how it works, and others just become another statistic no one bats an eye at. Why not actually think for a change instead of resorting to lazy ass stereotypes. You're doing an injustice not only to all the minorities killed by police but also the poor whites who didn't have the power to fight back either.
@@edwardmiessner6502 I think you @ the wrong person but I agree with you. As someone in a broke family jewelry is the last thing on our minds. Most of our purchases are necessary & if it's not we get it cheap. Mostly we're just buying personal/home items and every so often clothes if something is on clearance & saving the rest for important stuff.
I took all the money I got for graduation just to buy a dresser to replace my small & worn down one, a few gifts for finishing school, and the rest was saved for drivers ed. I can't speak for every black person struggling but I know if we got a bunch of money for experiencing hardship we'd just move to a nicer area and I'd get a less broken mattress. That jewelry thing was just ignorant.
Every single cop needs to be FIRED, then reapply and train. Disciplinary files OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PERIOD.
You can't train ones heart
Investigators from outside. Every time. It's the only way.
Investigation and prosecution from the outside.
What a Brave Man, for not giving up and instead, working to make change! I'm totally not that strong. Crying now for his family's loss and ongoing struggle.....
CORRECTION
He, Bell, was handcuffed and bear-hugged, how could he reach for a gun?
[Organized Kenosha-Cops! Omertà?]
They entertain these lies. They have no shame.
@melanated melanated they're standard lies the thugs are trained by the academy to use when they need to cover their ass
"We investigated ourselves. And found no wrong doing."
Murder
We need to hold the DA's accountable as well!
Peace & love to Bell and his family. I hope they get the resources they need. This man is a hero fighting for his sons justice.
Damn shame. Now i see why the cops let the 17 yr old flee the scene of the crime.
He is so brave to even be able too discuss what happened to his son with such dignity and strength and to do what he did afterwards was amazing
"I'm not rendering judgment until the investigation is complete." Wise man. We all should follow his example.
He, Bell, was handcuffed and bear-hugged, how could he reach for a gun?
[Organized-Police, Omertà?]
Thank you. It's good to see both sides of this but come on? That was a flat out lie, not a mistake.
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to be a police officer! Enough said.
Correct, common sense if he’s handcuffed how could he do anything with a gun.
Seriously that doesn't make sense.
Which shows handcuffs are dangerous weapons --- they make you literally unable to defend yourself when the thugs decide to brutalise you or kill you
If I was a person of color i would get the hell out of Kenosha
you know what you're both is right get the hell out of Kenosha if you're black cuz my stepkids is mixed with black and white and I hope they're doing okay
last person, said get the hell out of USA you ain't lying if you're black you need to leave I'm thinking about just getting the hell out of here to my 1 driver said he's got his passport and he said if anything happened he was getting out of here he was going to move to Canada
@Steven Moreno To AFRICA ? Let's take a beautiful city like Lagos, Nigeria for example. Search "SARS LAGOS" and see what comes up. POLICE EVERYWHERE ARE THE SAME.
Anyone. This young man had a gun placed on his head and was shot. Murdered. I'm from abroad and American police is out of control imo. It's incredibly that Americans live like this!
This is an absolutely tragic story...so sad we treat each other this way.
How tragic!!!
No parent should ever bury their child.
IN MY OPINION
police brutality will stop only if they are help financially accountable for their actions. We as property owners should not have to pay for the recklessness of a rouge cop. If they carried their own malpractice insurance things would have different outcomes.
Shontale Townsend excellent point, malpractice insurance coming out of your pocket, will make you think twice before committing a murder as is the case with this police officers.
Money needs to come directly out of the officers pension and we'll see how quickly they can use self control and stop being so quick to fire deadly shots while (supposedly) trying to "apprehend a suspect". A huge part of the problem is the police unions and obviously the fact that most departments are allowed to "investigate themselves" following a use of deadly force "incident". They're clearly not going to find themselves at fault.
I lost my dad to chemotherapy last year and it's a hurtful loss to take for anyone with a heartbeat. I can only Imagine what mr Bell's family is experiencing. Prayers for micheal and his family. We need to be kind to each other; be a light in the darkness. ❤
Thank you, Mr Michael Bell for never giving up and continuing to change the corrupt system to help others acquire justice. Our condolences to your family and loved ones. RIP Jacob 🙏 Our outrage over the unlawful murder.
Thank you for this!
All things considered, I wouldn't be convinced that Officer E. Strausbaugh took his own life. I do not think it a stretch that perhaps the guilt became to much and the other 'Gang Members' got wind of his desire to come clean...
Didn't consider that but yeah, good point man. Good point. Damn!
Most likely exactly what happened
Officer E took his life because the devil kept tormenting him of his guilt.. people need to have God in their hearts, mind, n soul.. it’s better cuz you’ll be more at peace with a good heart n just having love is the best way to go instead of hate..
I agree.
Definitely a possibility
'He has my Gun' That's not an honest mistake. He could see clear light between the rearview mirror and Michaels cuffed hands. It's a blatant excuse for his own stupidity used to try and cover up his colleague's murderous action. That is why he killed himself. Because he knew his lie was part of the chain of events that led to the death of Michaels.
@JB JG well, the police where only established on the grounds of the freedom of slaves.
@Quadir Mayo
😂😂😂😂
@JB JG
You guys are funny😂😂😂
I want to hear more about the officer who “took his own life”. This seems pretty fishy and I’d like more details.
The look on that man’s face is heartbreaking
From the moment that this grieving father made this public statement he was a veteran and an American hero. Now he's going to be squarely in the sights of right wing nuts. I can only imagine what kind of lies that they will now attack him with like the rabid dogs that they are.
Why are military murderer's always "American Heroes" to you people?
So true..
@@joannahampton3808 Just for the record I never once said I considered him a hero. I'm simply speaking of the right wing perspective. They are the first to Idolize the military so before he had the audacity to say something they do not like in their eyes he's gone from a hero to a dirty commie leftist traitor. Having said that yes I don't think that the people of all the countries America is bombing thinks that they are heros.
@GLADIATOR SHI'AR MVP 💯
What shot the young man in the head!😪😪😪😪 I am so sorry to the parents. To actually witness your child's murder!
Play stupid games Win stupid prizes
@Tom Krohn I've been shot three times... I've been beat up by the cops a couple of times at that time I was a gang member and I did violent things against other human beings... the Lord Jesus Christ saved me from my ways and Trump is going to help save our country...trump 2020
@@tonyfat2458 you're a moron. please don't breed and take your fake religion and you're horrible political party with you! if you had half a brain you'd be pissed off! 🙄
@@tonyfat2458 LOL fking fake
So, they executed this man's son and got away with it.
"He should have complied," where are those people now 🤔 Law enforcement based on what I've seen, in recent, mid and distant history, seem like a public threat at this point. Public and community safety need to be reimagined.
Michael Bell, thank-you for your preserverance in your service to your community, truely noble.
Almost every DA in every town needs to be Voted out if they are all in the back pocket of the Police they need to go.
That'll never happen.
Kenosha police skeletons are coming out, this Tragic American Story is terrible.
We need "PEACE OFFICERS" and NOT POLICY ENFORCERS!!!
Tombstone the Wild West, humanity has not moved forward in the USA.
I spent several days in the hospital this summer UN handcuffed, and it was still damn uncomfortable.
Suzie, discomfort was a small price to day. But probably enough to drive you into depression. Imagine what we are going thru.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mr Bell. Bless you using your settlement for betterment of the whole state. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸👃🙏
Micheal Bell Sr. you have my condolences on the loss of your son. You and your son’s sacrifice will NOT be in vain.
My question for everyone who has watched this video... what are you now going to do in your towns to downsize the role police play in our society and create accountability when they are carrying out that role.?
Despite the horrendous tragedy to him and his family, he remains a kind, respectful, fair and rational person. This is a great example to us all. He seems to be a great human being. The law(s) shielding the police force from facing consequences of acts like this must be abolished.
@JB JG I think his disbelief has to do with how can a cop do a gang style killing? That's not part of their training...especially since he also has training in the area. At least he used his son's death and help to change the law. I admire his strength
@JB JG
Exactly!!! The gang in blue can do no wrong in most white people eyes.
@JB JG Maybe I did mean 'gangster style' killing. Just recently I was watching a video where a known gang member put his foot on the neck of a guy and shot him in the head. I wish it was only in the movies but... I understand and agree with what you are saying tho.
The frustration must be debiltating.
I'm Sorry For Your Loss Sir
Thank You Very Much For Sharing Your Story.
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So rather than admit to a tragic mistake (the gun/wing mirror thing) they lied and lied and lied over and over again to try to exonerate themselves. How many more times does this have to happen ?
On June 3, 2020, Senators Kamala Harris, Edward Markey, and Cory Booker introduced a Senate resolution calling for the elimination of qualified immunity for law enforcement.
On June 23, 2020 Senator Mike Braun introduced the Reforming Qualified Immunity Act. (Wiki)
Policing starts and ends with consent of the public.
Police brutality is sponsored by the state which protects officers from misconduct.
I remember reading about this story years ago. It was, and still is, so heartbreaking.
My family and I are so sorry for the loss of your dear Michael Bell Jr.,. May your family have PEACE and get JUSTICE for the tragedy that happened to your son that did not have to occur.
This story broke my heart when I first heard about it.
Me too
Could you imagine this pilote Father feeling when Police shot his son a while ago. Since that day why didn't Police pay for this concequences,
To correct this whole scenario involving the police department along with police shooting here in the U.S.A. is doing away with Qualified Immunity , which would make law enforcement just as responsible for their actions just like ordinary Americans citizens are held to the same standards 😒. That's not hard for any Americans to understand in 2020 . Truly Yours Mr.Cottrell 😔.
I thank God above for Joe BIDEN our President, change is in the way
Thank you for this information.
What's happened to the person who kill someone and change his testimony six times ?can he legally get away with that?
@Ramiz Northland Good question.
@Big Duke and what we say and do when that happens in China, Russia or Iran?
As long as he is a cop of course he can.
Police unions should be held financially responsible -- along with cities -- for police murders.
More like lose their jobs. And be put into prison, but before all of this, dont they have to go to court ???
Appear before a judge ??? And a jury.
Police like doctors should have to have liability/malpractice insurance. Their mistakes should not cost the tax payer. We have to continue to pay their salaries and their retirements.
Seems like cops shout out lies... “He has my gun”, “he’s reaching for a weapon” “He has a knife”. They say this falsehoods to justify whatever their brutality to lead to.
The problem is ---they never take responsibity for their wrong action
Some of these officers are absolutely bloodthirsty. I only learnt about this story about two or three months ago. I'm glad that there are connections being made between this case, Blake's case, and the Kenosha police department.
Heartbreaking and eye opening. Thanks to democracy now for having Michael Bell Sr. on your program and I think his work is an excellent model for the rest of the states that still let their police investigate themselves.
We need this to happen for Breonna Taylor bc AG Cameron is too busy giving speeches at conventions.
Thank you, Democracy Now!.
Kenosha's police are gangsters.
He really believes the cop made a mistake? Brainwashed for real.
He is a critical thinker with all the facts. You have ignorance, I trust him