Summary

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismissed a felony assault charge against Sgt. Joseph Gibson, a police officer who slammed 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic ticket dispute, breaking his neck.

Drummond stated the officer acted within his training and lacked criminal intent, adding that Vu should not have touched Gibson.

The dismissal sparked criticism from Oklahoma County DA Vicki Behenna and outrage in Oklahoma City’s Vietnamese community, citing Vu’s language barriers during the incident.

Gibson’s actions were initially deemed an unreasonable use of force by prosecutors.

    • @Goodmorningsunshine
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      35 days ago

      He was paralyzed by a tree that broke his back. Not neck, I grant you, but still - a hero of a tree whose only mistake was in not being fatal.

    • @[email protected]
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      15 days ago

      He’s a paraplegic but I’m sure the republican would assure you he’s one of the “good ones”.