Police Officer Accused of Beating Handcuffed Man. I know. This has happened before–a dashboard camera shows a police officer beating a suspect. And we’ve discussed that policemen must protect themselves. So if you resist arrest (as this man was) or act suspiciously, cops have to react. But in this case, once the suspect’s handcuffed and on the ground, the police officer walks over to spray mace in his face and kick him. The police officer has been fired. Another has been reprimanded for lying on paperwork. But the good news, as Chief Brown puts it, is that a 23-year veteran turned the officer in.
Don’t Turn in Found Money in Dallas. Gwen Patterson found $470. She wanted to do the right thing, so she turned it in to Dallas police, thinking that if the rightful owner wasn’t found in 30 days, she’d get the money back. Wrong. Dallas keeps the money. Patterson has learned an important lesson: don’t turn the money in. I also learned something from this story: there’s an $8 Fashion Outlet in Dallas. Who knew?
Little Boy’s Prayer Goes Viral. Last week, I told you about a 7-year-old musician. This week, I bring you a 6-year-old boy and his prayer at Potter’s House when he was 5. Apparently, the video of his prayer has gone viral and caused quite the stir. He’s adorable. And confident. And he has great style. I’m digging those shoes of his.
