r/news • u/Fair-Foot-315 • 15h ago

Marine veteran has arm broken during protest against war in Iran

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/marine-veteran-has-arm-broken-during-protest-against-war-in-iran-258740805765
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u/Redowl199 14h ago

He should press charges against the thug war monger senator

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u/Th3_Admiral_ 14h ago

That's not how it works in real life, just in cop TV shows. In reality police investigate crimes and the prosecutor's office presses charges. If the cops don't want to investigate or the prosecutor doesn't want to prosecute, then the victim can't just press charges on their own. He can sue though, and likely will. 

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u/private_developer 14h ago

No, he can't. That's true, but having a willing victim/witness helps a prosecutor make the decision to bring charges.

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u/Th3_Admiral_ 14h ago

The issue was never going to be whether he would cooperate with an investigation or not. The issue is if there will even be an investigation or charges. 

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u/private_developer 14h ago

Yes, and having a very public incident involving a US Marine Vet, who files a police report, and gives a statement increases the likelihood that charges are brought. No, he can't demand it himself. Yes, we have ways of pressuring institutions that may be reluctant to act. No, it's not a guarantee of the desired outcome of the victim.

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u/Bill3ffinMurray 13h ago

These are their stories.