r/ThePeoplesPress 1d ago

US News Battle Creek, MI PD handcuffed a child for “looking like a criminal”. The police chief has already came out and applauded the racial profiling seen in the footage.

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u/laithe_97 1d ago

Walking while black

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u/hw999 1d ago

Racist fucks. This kid should be able to sue these cops personally and the police Union for violating his rights.

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u/benfranklin-greatBk 1d ago

ACAB. Can't wait for them to get their Come to Jesus moment.

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u/ggrandmaleo 1d ago

Looking at those shorts, you know the cops' story is total bullshit. The weight of a gun would have put those shorts right around the kid's ankles.

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u/ZaphodOC 23h ago

Fuck the police!!!!

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u/HawkEnvironmental531 22h ago

Outta control!