The judge in Tulsa letting that cracker leave the country to go kick it on the beach is an embarrassment
We are not surprised that Mr. Bates pled not guilty. We are, however, surprised that Mr. Bates would choose to go on a vacation to the Bahamas during this tumultuous time. Whether intended or not, Mr. Bates' vacationing in the Bahamas at this time sends a message of apathy with respect to the shooting and Eric's life. At a time when we are still mourning the death of a loved one that he shot down in the street, Mr. Bates will be relaxing and enjoying his wealth and privilege.
I'm sure the percentage of homicide suspects allowed to leave the country to vacation is less than one tenth of one percent of homicide defendants ever. I didn't have much of an opinion about the circumstances of this particular cop killing that dude but this Bahamas trip outrages me.