I've watched the live footage too, it's simply easier to discuss things like distance gaps with stills.
If you're willing to take murder off the table, we can certainly discuss whether he qualifies for lesser crimes, such as reckless endangerment.
I'm hesitant even about that though, because it seems plausible he was panicking and trying to escape a violent mob attack from behind, and the only exit (forward) was blocked by the other half of the mob.
These people had no legal permit to protest, and were illegally loitering in a public street, blocking traffic and endangering the public. I believe Fields had the right-of-way and if he had to choose between letting his car get mobbed (where he could be dragged out and killed) and pushing people gently out of the way if they ignored his warnings to disperse, I think he has the right to make a choice to defend his life.
I've watched the live footage too, it's simply easier to discuss things like distance gaps with stills.
If you're willing to take murder off the table, we can certainly discuss whether he qualifies for lesser crimes, such as reckless endangerment.
I'm hesitant even about that though, because it seems plausible he was panicking and trying to escape a violent mob attack from behind, and the only exit (forward) was blocked by the other half of the mob.
These people had no legal permit to protest, and were illegally loitering in a public street, blocking traffic and endangering the public. I believe Fields had the right-of-way and if he had to choose between letting his car get mobbed (where he could be dragged out and killed) and pushing people gently out of the way if they ignored his warnings to disperse, I think he has the right to make a choice to defend his life.