Quote Originally Posted by InsaneApache View Post
I'm sorry. I don't know what universe you inhabit but being a minor in my opinion does make a difference. An adult has full recourse to the law, a minor is a child and as such must be protected at all costs by the law/authorities

Anything else is a travesty of common decency.
I'm merely pointing out that the charge of 4th degree assault & use of excessive force isn't age specific, and minors have as much protection under the law as anyone. Let's also not forget the 15 year old isn't being held for stealing bubble gum. And though the video doesn't show it, judging from the officer's explosive reaction I imagine the shoe struck him in the "family jewels". That doesn't justify use of excessive force, but I wonder what the average person's reaction would be to being kicked in the crotch....