I can’t understate how big this news is:
John, this is the first cop EVER convicted for a murder in the entire history of the city of Philadelphia.
And it was Real Justice DA Larry Krasner who got it done.
Before Larry, cops got off scot-free.
This is why they hate this movement.
Our opponents are seeing that when we can put in a fearless, justice-minded prosecutor in a District Attorney's office, we can hold cops like this — violent, guilty cops — accountable.
Dennis Plowden was shot and killed by Officer Eric Ruch within seconds of being face to face. Eric claimed that he thought Dennis was reaching for his gun.
Dennis was UNARMED. He was seated, dazed, and defenseless.
Rightfully so, the judge found that Ruch acted with reckless disregard for life.
That’s only because Larry and prosecutors from his office fought for it.
John, I can’t bear to keep seeing cops get away with murder time and time again. We NEED more DAs like Larry who are going to hold cops to the highest standards in court.
Love and appreciate you,
Shaun