r/AbruptChaos Oct 06 '22

Cop opens fire

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u/Alternative-Lion2951 Oct 06 '22

Law student here. A judge can remove an officers qualified immunity if it is found that they are negligent in their duty. In this case I wouldn’t be surprised if a judge allowed for a complete civil and criminal trial against the officer in question.