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9News US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi hit by rubber bullet during Los Angeles protests
(www.9news.com.au)
They should have used the photo of the officer aiming at her.
this post was submitted on 09 Jun 2025
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And the title... I hate the passive voice shit with pigs.
"Hit by rubber bullet"
The man aimed at her and opened fire. It's on camera. "Shot by cop."
"Intercepted non-lethal round from law enforcement."
"Crossed paths with lawfully-launched projectile. "
"Interfered with first-amendment suppression."
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“Hit by rubber bullet” as if it was a stray. Watch the live broadcast and it’s clear as day the shooter lifted his gun and aimed straight at her without provocation
Ya, wtf, I opened it up and was like that dude shot her on purpose. Standing there with a film crew around her. Should charge that cop with assault.
What legal reason would the police have for shooting journalists who are in no way in the midst of any violence?
edit: looks like they are going to claim she was blocking traffic, even though the car could have used the other lane.
Is it standard to shoot people who are blocking traffic?
In capitalist america, they shoot you for blocking traffic
In America where drivers have more rights than anyone. Yes, it is acceptable to shoot people who are blocking traffic.
There is no legal reason, whatever they say here is bullshit.
The car that hadn't even come round the corner yet?
People seem to be rising up, at least. Finally. Hopefully momentum keeps them going and they start organizing a bit better and being more impactful.. Let's start the revolution.
National Anthem need some lyric change:
~~And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;~~
And the riot-police gear,
gunshots echo through the air,
Gave proof though the night
that our flag is no longer there;
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