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NetQuarterLatte t1_jbxd4no wrote

> Shawndel Evans, 26, of Connecticut was arrested in connection with the incident. > > […] her son was visiting a high school pal who lives in the city and may have asked cops to use a cellphone so he could locate his own phone.

There were so many bystanders with a phone, he could’ve asked anyone else before assaulting.

This incident puts a spin in the fear monger anecdote: an out-of-state tourist comes to NYC, then instead of getting assaulted by a criminal, he assaults a cop.

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oy_says_ake t1_jbxkgip wrote

Or - hear me out - the police could have helped him. I know, crazy idea right?

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NetQuarterLatte t1_jbxmpae wrote

I don’t know. The really crazy idea here is assaulting the police, to be honest.

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Grass8989 t1_jbxlc97 wrote

Even if what he said happened was true, would you allow a stranger to use your phone?

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oy_says_ake t1_jbylvf5 wrote

I have, though not in every instance when i’ve been asked - regardless, one would think the burden was higher for the police to help people than for a random person.

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theuncleiroh t1_jbyx3jz wrote

yes. i'm also not carrying a gun, bulletproof vest, handcuffs, nor am i legally supported in doing whatever i want so long as i say it was justified

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Grass8989 t1_jbyyaer wrote

What does that have to do with letting a stranger use your personal cell phone ?

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