All Scheffler charges dropped

[USCEE82]

The press release was very generic. I guess we'll never know what really happened.

 

[18IsTheMan]

They really had no choice after the police officer failed to follow protocols and video evidence directly contradicted the entirety of the officer's account.

I don't think it's too hard to piece together, though. As Scheffler said, it was really just a misunderstanding. Seems clear that's what happened. Scheffler got conflicting instructions, the officer way overreacted to the situation and then tried to justify his actions by fabricating a story.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

They really had no choice after the police officer failed to follow protocols and video evidence directly contradicted the entirety of the officer's account.

I don't think it's too hard to piece together, though. As Scheffler said, it was really just a misunderstanding. Seems clear that's what happened. Scheffler got conflicting instructions, the officer way overreacted to the situation and then tried to justify his actions by fabricating a story.

Did he know who Scheffler was and just wanted to make a power play on a celebrity type?

 

[USCEE82]

So, are the police saying the dragging didn't happen? Seems like a fireable offense.

 

[18IsTheMan]

So, are the police saying the dragging didn't happen? Seems like a fireable offense.

I would certainly think falsifying a report to allege a felony is fireable.

 

[Cluster Cock]

So, no justice for the pants?

 

[SSIGamecock]

So, are the police saying the dragging didn't happen? Seems like a fireable offense.

Don't think they explicitly said it didn't happen, but I watched the video... it didn't happen.

 

[Bubba Fett]

There are way too many people in law enforcement, who shouldn't be.

 

[USCEE82]

They really had no choice after the police officer failed to follow protocols and video evidence directly contradicted the entirety of the officer's account.

I don't think it's too hard to piece together, though. As Scheffler said, it was really just a misunderstanding. Seems clear that's what happened. Scheffler got conflicting instructions, the officer way overreacted to the situation and then tried to justify his actions by fabricating a story.

I just wonder how many other stories this officer fabricated.

 

[Gamecock72]

He should have never been charged in the first place.

 

[SSIGamecock]

I just wonder how many other stories this officer fabricated.

Saw some info about how he had in the past. Seems like a Grade A Cop

Records show LMPD detective who arrested Scottie Scheffler has received previous disciplinary actions

WAVE has learned more about Detective Bryan Gillis, the officer who arrested the world’s top golfer Scottie Scheffler outside of Valhalla prior to the second day of the PGA Championship.

www.wave3.com

 

[18IsTheMan]

FWIW, the officer is sticking by his story that he was dragged by the car, even though all media outlets now agree the video evidence shows that at no point was he dragged.

 

[Uscg1984]

There are way too many people in law enforcement, who shouldn't be.

While true, law enforcement is not unique in that respect.

 

[The Reel Ess]

There are way too many people in law enforcement, who shouldn't be.

It's a tough job to fill. They pay well because they have to to attract people and still have a very hard time staying staffed. I know several former LEOs. Not one would say they recommend the job to young people.

 

[The Reel Ess]

While true, law enforcement is not unique in that respect.

Correct. Case in point: Politics.

 

[Fried Chicken]

FWIW, the officer is sticking by his story that he was dragged by the car, even though all media outlets now agree the video evidence shows that at no point was he dragged.

I still don’t doubt he did fall. Everyone is saying it didn’t happen based on the short video that came out. But what likely transpired is the fall happened before Scheffler turned in and was blocked from video as it was behind the bus. I believe after getting “dragged” the cop got up and ran after Scheffler, which is what we see in the video.

This seems to make most sense considering the reporters on the scene also say that the officer grabbed (latched onto) the car and was dragged to the ground. They also indicate that Scheffler then drove 15-20 yards before stopping. Scheffler’s first words were apparently that he didn’t know it was a cop, assuming it was just security. These reporters defended Scheffler that day.

Scheffler didn’t do anything wrong. The cop didn’t know the traffic protocol for the tournament and was an idiot for grabbing the door. I’m assuming Scheffler pulled in like instructed but stopped as soon as he realized what had transpired. That’s when the cop gets up and runs after Scheffler, which we see in the video. To my knowledge nobody on Scheffler’s team has denied that he was dragged to the ground. They only deny, rightfully, that he didn’t do anything wrong.