Timcast IRL · September 29, 2020 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #141 - Cop In Breonna Taylor Pleads NOT GUILTY, Riots Not Stopping

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode #141 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing a chaotic news weekend dominated by multiple major stories. The episode opened with discussion of the Louisville police officer Brett Hankison pleading not guilty to wanton endangerment charges related to the Breonna Taylor case. The hosts debated whether Hankison should be allowed to have firearms given the threats against him, with Ian Crossland arguing he faces extreme danger and should be able to protect himself. The conversation then shifted to ongoing riots across the country and a separate incident where a gunman opened fire on police during a Louisville protest, with Tim noting the apparent inconsistency in how these cases are being prosecuted. Also discussed were major news items including Project Veritas releasing evidence of voter fraud, James O'Keefe's tweets about more evidence coming, and the New York Times story about Trump's tax returns. The hosts analyzed the legal definition of wanton endangerment under Kentucky law and compared it to intentional actions, questioning why the protest shooter received the same charge as the officer whose bullets went into a neighboring apartment. The episode featured casual banter between Tim and the co-hosts as they processed the week's events.

TL;DR

  • →Brett Hankison pleads not guilty to wanton endangerment charges for firing into neighboring apartment during Breonna Taylor raid
  • →Debate over whether cop should have firearms taken away given threats and doxxing
  • →Gunman fires at police during Louisville protest, charged with same wanton endangerment as officer
  • →Project Veritas releases voter fraud evidence with more stories promised
  • →NY Times rewrites Trump tax story with new racially-charged allegations
  • →Hosts question why intentional police shooting and careless apartment firing receive identical charges

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and News Overview
    Tim introduces the episode and covers the major stories of the weekend including Trump taxes and Project Veritas voter fraud evidence
  • 0:53
    Breonna Taylor Case Discussion
    Main topic begins with Brett Hankison pleading not guilty and debate over his gun rights
  • 3:25
    Protest Shooting Incident
    Discussion of gunman firing at police during Louisville protest and comparison of charges
  • 5:00
    Legal Analysis
    Panel debates wanton endangerment definition and questions prosecutorial consistency
  • 6:15
    Closing Thoughts
    Final commentary on the week's events and ongoing riots

Notable Quotes

“We literally just had a dude in Louisville fire a bunch of bullets at cops and he also only got charged with wanton endangerment.”

— Tim Pool · opening segment

“The second one seems intentional and kind of vindictive. The first one seems careless and sloppy.”

— Tim Pool · comparing cases

“I think it's insane for him not to have his gun. I think he'll be in extreme danger. And if anything happens to him, his family should sue the crap out of the city.”

— Ian Crossland · police protection

“What do you guys think? Should this cop have his gun taken away?”

— Tim Pool · panel discussion

“People are calling for his head. I mean, he's been doxxed. They have his address. They have all his relatives' information. Why shouldn't he be able to protect himself?”

— Ian Crossland · threats against officer

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