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Title: ‘Cops’ and ‘Live PD’ Pulled from TV in Response to George Floyd Protests
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From The Trenches/Yahoo News
URL Source: https://fromthetrenchesworldreport. ... o-george-floyd-protests/268953
Published: Jun 5, 2020
Author: Ryan Lattanzio
Post Date: 2020-06-07 00:55:19 by Deckard
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Comments: 10
A&E has made the decision to stop running new episodes of the documentary series “Live PD” in the wake of ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd. At the same time, Paramount Network has also decided to delay premiering the 33rd season of “Cops,” which was set to resume on Monday, June 8. The news, as originally reported by Variety, arrives on what would have been the 27th birthday of Breonna Taylor, whose wrongful death at the hands of police brutality on March 13 is also fueling protests.
Instead of new episodes of “Live PD,” which has aimed to offer a transparent view of law enforcement across its four seasons, A&E will air “Live Rescue,” a documentary series about paramedics and firefighters, in its place. “Live PD” has repeatedly been cable’s number-one most-watched show on Friday and Saturday nights.
“Out of respect for the families of George Floyd and others who have lost their lives, in consultation with the departments we follow, and in consideration for the safety of all involved, we have made the decision not to broadcast ‘Live PD’ this weekend,” A&E said in a statement.
“Cops” was set to air at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, but Paramount Network’s programming schedule has instead slotted “Ghostbusters” in its place. “Cops” did not air this past Monday either, and no mention of the long-running series, which has been on television since 1989, can now be found on the channel’s website.
The reality series has long gone under fire for its controversial, and often sensationalistic, portrayal of American law enforcement in the field. For its first 25 seasons, “Cops” aired on Fox before Spike TV (now Paramount Network) scooped the series up for more episodes. As much as the show jumpstarted the current wave of reality TV fixation among American audiences, it’s also been the subject of much debate for how it portrays police.
IndieWire reached out for comment from Paramount Network, who confirmed that parent company ViacomCBS has no plans to put “Cops” back on air at this stage. The pause in programming comes as Paramount Network begins to shift away from all unscripted programming.
Paramount Network is owned by ViacomCBS, who made headlines earlier in the week when the company ran eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of George Floyd. That’s the amount of time that Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck before he died.
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‘Cops’ and ‘Live PD’ Pulled from TV in Response to George Floyd Protests
Will have the same effect as tearing down Confederate monuments. Zero.
#2. To: misterwhite, A K A Stone, A Pole, (#1)
Buffalo Cops Who Shoved Elderly Man Charged With Second-Degree Assault
Torgalski, 39, and McCabe, 32, both pleaded not guilty to a class D felony and were both released on recognizance after brief virtual appearances in Buffalo City Court.
Shortly after, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said in a press conference that the two officers “crossed the line” and “violated the law.” He cited a New York State law which says if a victim is 65 or older, and is assaulted by someone at least 10 years younger, a felony can be charged.
Flynn added that the officers could have arrested Gugino if he was committing a crime. “You arrest him. You don’t take a baton and shove him, along with the officer next to him... You properly arrest him, if he was committing a crime.”
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen.
The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning.
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
#3. To: Deckard (#2)
He was in the way. They pushed him out of the way. He tripped and fell. Big deal.
What's a frail 75-year-old doing in the middle of a riot? Where's the personal responsibility?
#4. To: misterwhite (#3)
He tripped and fell. Big deal.
Still pushing that cop lie?
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen.
The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning.
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
#5. To: Deckard (#2)
lynn added that the officers could have arrested Gugino if he was committing a crime. “You arrest him. You don’t take a baton and shove him, along with the officer next to him... You properly arrest him, if he was committing a crime.”
He wasn't committing a crime. So you don't arrest him if he wasn't committing a crime. You take a baton and shove him out of the way.
Would Erie County District Attorney John Flynn prefer he be arrested? Sounds like it.
#6. To: Deckard (#4)
He tripped and fell. Big deal.
Still pushing that cop lie?
I don't mind you quoting me, but print the complete quote.
I said, "He was in the way. They pushed him out of the way. He tripped and fell. Big deal."
You're saying that's a lie?
#7. To: misterwhite (#6)
He tripped and fell.
Same bullshit story the cops tried to sell.
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen.
The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning.
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
#8. To: Deckard (#7)
He tripped and fell.
Same bullshit story the cops tried to sell.
He did trip. He did fall.
#9. To: Deckard (#2)
Not guilty. Those cops are heros.
#10. To: A K A Stone (#9) (Edited)
Those cops are heros.
For pushing down an elderly anti-nuke hippie?
What brave heroes they are indeed!
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen.
The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning.
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
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