DEA agent seeks federal immunity after allegedly killing Salem cyclist (www.youtube.com)

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[-] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

The case in a nutshell:

DEA agent running behind to surveil a fentanyl dealer speeds and runs through stop signs to try to catch up with his team. Runs over cyclist while running through stop sign.

Defense team argues that there's urgency based on what the agent knew at the time. Case was moved to federal court specifically to grant immunity against state prosecution.

[-] raynethackery@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

So, by this logic, the cops that shot the airman in his bed should be tried by a court-martial.

[-] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

No no. Qualified immunity, my little plebian.

[-] Tudsamfa@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I'm considered an enemy of the state and could be killed by federal agents at any moment.

[-] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Good to know.

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