kingfish247 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 That cop is a scumbag Yeah, I counted about 40 seconds from the time he approached the vehicle to the guy being on the ground and tased. Given Benson's 40 time and history of injury to his ankles and legs, he really didn't stand a chance on land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 "I called my dad and told him, 'Call 911, my black friend is getting beaten up by police on Lake Travis,' " said Elizabeth Cartwright, 22, a friend of Benson's from the University of Texas. "It's more what I heard than what I saw. I have never heard or seen Cedric that scared." She says she is willing to submit her document as evidence supporting his account. She said her fiance also took dozens of photographs that help corroborate her claims. In a 45-minute phone interview, she explained that she chose to come forward because of concerns that Benson's reputation was being "tainted" by accounts of the incident. LINKAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 "Cartwright, an English major at the University of Texas who is to graduate later this month, estimated she and her fiance had been boating with Benson six times this spring and each time a Lower Colorado River Authority boat pulled them over for a safety check." It's going to be interesting to see exactly how often his boat was stopped for a "random safety check". They do keep records on that stuff, I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 "We don't take kindly to you people 'round these parts..." (shifts toothpick from one side of his mouth to the other, and slowly moves his hand toward the mace) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Why would she call her parents to have them call 911? Did she not know the number herself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 "We don't take kindly to you people 'round these parts..." (shifts toothpick from one side of his mouth to the other, and slowly moves his hand toward the mace) Why would she call her parents to have them call 911? Did she not know the number herself? I'm having a tough time deciding which one is funnier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUChiefsTarheelFan Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) I just saw where his friend said he was treated unfairly. It was said she was actually on the phone with her father asking him to call 911...anyone know anything about that? And supposedly her fiance took lots of pictures... Edited May 8, 2008 by KSUChiefsTarheelFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Why would she call her parents to have them call 911? Did she not know the number herself? My guess is that she wanted to be able to pay attention to what was going on and not be talking to the 911 operator, and also that she did not want her call to be interrupted by the police that were right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 "I called my dad and told him, 'Call 911, my black friend is getting beaten up by police on Lake Travis,'" Leaving out the black part probably would have gotten them a quicker response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I just saw where his friend said he was treated unfairly. It was said she was actually on the phone with her father asking him to call 911...anyone know anything about that? And supposedly her fiance took lots of pictures... She probably needs a recipe to make ice too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Another eyewitness has emerged to support Benson's claim that he was mistreated. Toby Patch was at nearby Emerald Point Marina on Saturday night when he claims he saw police "manhandling" Benson after taking the running back off the boat and heading to a squad car. Patch was not one of the 15 people on the boat. "As they were taking him up the dock, they stopped, he said, 'I am fine, I can continue walking,' and they put their legs behind his knees and knocked him over his knees and started hog-carrying him," Patch told KXAN-TV in Austin. Near the parking area, Patch says the treatment of Benson worsened. "They ended up--I don't know why--but laid him on his back, I heard him say, 'Please don't pepper spray me, please don't pepper spray me,'" Patch said. "It was uncalled for, it was ludicrous, no point for it." Patch's version sounded similar to the account Benson friend Elizabeth Cartwright, who was on the boat, gave the Tribune on Tuesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Beginning to look more and more like the police got a little overzealous in their handling of Mr. Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 "Cartwright, an English major at the University of Texas who is to graduate later this month, estimated she and her fiance had been boating with Benson six times this spring and each time a Lower Colorado River Authority boat pulled them over for a safety check." It's going to be interesting to see exactly how often his boat was stopped for a "random safety check". They do keep records on that stuff, I assume. The correct answer is: six out of six. True story. Why would she call her parents to have them call 911? Did she not know the number herself? Her phone's battery was dying. Source: My eyes reading today's paper here in Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I heard that the cops have the 4th overall pick in an upcoming Dynasty rookie draft. Yep. Heard that somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) The correct answer is: six out of six. True story. Her phone's battery was dying. Source: My eyes reading today's paper here in Austin. Well that's not nearly as funny. Edited May 9, 2008 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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