Tuesday, December 15, 2020

A case where I have to cheer for excessive force

An agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has filed a federal lawsuit accusing two Columbus police officers of using excessive force against him while he was working in his official capacity.
Oh my.  I may need a smoke and a drink.

However, in this instance, Burk said the dispatcher told the 911 caller not to answer the door and dispatched Columbus police officers Joseph Fihe, a 20-year member of the division, and Kevin Winchell, who is also a 20-year veteran officer.

"When Fihe arrived at the scene, Agent Burk stood outside the home's front door and waved the officer over to where he was standing," the lawsuit said. "Even though Agent Burk had both hands raised and had represented that he is a federal agent, officer Fihe immediately drew his weapon and pointed it ... while simultaneously screaming at (Burk) to get on the ground."

So, they treated you like you treat the commoners?  The nerve!
After about an hour, during which Burk said he was denied water and "frequently disparaged ... to everyone in earshot" by Fihe, Burk was released without charges.
I repeat my above question.

And, to further entertain you,
Burk has since moved to an administrative role within ATF because of the incident and injuries, both physical and psychological, Burk says he suffered.
Oh, the irony.  And the laughter.  Although 'moved to an administrative role' isn't exactly encouraging, is it?


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

El cuervo

Anonymous said...

You just CONFIRMED you're another thoroughly delusional, moronic, more than likely NRA card carrying DUMBA$$ that CREATED the stereotypical mold used to describe those if your ilk & you're doing MORE than necessary to prove GUNS don't belong in MOST peoples' hands.

Firehand said...

Awww, aren't you sweet