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marble falls

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2. But falling backwards and hitting one's head is often fatal. Tripping someone isn't fatal, it's the sudden landing ...

Reply to Aussie105 (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 09:02 AM

Nov 27

... that causes the damage. How about doing nothing and waiting her out?

That cop'd got a paid 'suspension' and a pat on the back when reinstated in the US.

And even in the case of a healthy bloke shuffling holdin a knife, if there's no direct threat, like preparing to cut or stab, wait them out.

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Police officer found guilty of manslaughter after tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland - ABC News (Australia) [View all] TexasTowelie Nov 27 OP

Tasers aren't supposed to be lethal. Aussie105 Nov 27 #1

But falling backwards and hitting one's head is often fatal. Tripping someone isn't fatal, it's the sudden landing ... marble falls Nov 27 #2

She had dementia and she was 95. They could easily have cleared the room and waited her out. ratchiweenie Nov 27 #3

Did you see this? canetoad Dec 19 #4