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Description: The Milwaukee County investigator concluded, in part "Clarke used his official position as Sheriff of Milwaukee County in excess of his lawful authority to direct his deputies to stop and question Black without legal justification."

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# Sheriff Clarke To Face Trial After Airplane Incident Investigated By FBI

Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. will face the long arm of the law stemming from a January 15, 2017 incident in which Clarke allegedly ordered six sheriff's deputies to take airplane passenger Daniel Black aside for interrogation after Black reportedly shot Clarke a disapproving look on the flight.

> Black asked if Clarke was the notorious sheriff, which Clarke explained he was. Black moved towards the back of the plane shaking his head. Clarke asked Black if he had a problem and Black shook his head no. There was no further interaction on the plane. But after the two came off the plane, Black was taken into custody by six deputies waiting at the gate for him. -RawStory

While federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Wisconsin dropped the case due to "insufficient proof," Black has filed a civil suit against Clarke for calling him a "snowflake" on Facebook, along with several posts by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office social media accounts. Several of the charges were thrown out by a Judge on Friday, however it was decided that Clarke should face trial over whether or not his Social Media posts at the time were threats or retaliation against Black.

In a Facebook post after the incident, Clarke said "Next time he or anyone else pulls this stunt on a plane they may get knocked out. The Sheriff said he does not have to wait for some goof to assault him. He reserves the reasonable right to pre-empt a possible assault."

The account then posted "Sheriff Clarke regrets that he cannot attend this juvenile, leftist, anti-cop tantrum. He is pleased that he has their attention however."

In Late December, court documents revealed that the FBI executed a search warrant shortly after the incident on Clarke's "dclarke.cowboy@gmail.com" account shortly after the incident, along with the Milwaukee sheriff's department's social media accounts.

According to a court filing, the FBI received a packet of reports from the Forensic Audit Manager for the Milwaukee County Office of the Comptroller with Black's complaint. The Milwaukee investigator concluded, in part "Clarke used his official position as Sheriff of Milwaukee County in excess of his lawful authority to direct his deputies to stop and question Black without legal justification."

Shortly thereafter, the FBI obtained a warrant.

After several media outlets reported on the incident, Clarke lashed out - tweeting "When LYING LIB MEDIA makes up FAKE NEWS to smear me, the ANTIDOTE is go right at them. Punch them in the nose & MAKE THEM TASTE THEIR OWN BLOOD," along with several other angry tweets.

Which resulted in a temporary suspension from Twitter.

Clarke also tweeted a photo of a letter from the Department of Justice with their decision not to prosecute, saying "Lib media did a drive-by hit job on me today with a FAKE NEWS STORY that I am under investigation by the FBI. It s a LIE. Last MAY the US Atty s office found NO EVIDENCE of wrongdoing for doing police work. Lying Lib media took a story from LAST MAY & reports this today as new."

> Lib media did a drive-by hit job on me today with a FAKE NEWS STORY that I am under investigation by the FBI. It s a LIE. Last MAY the US Atty s office found NO EVIDENCE of wrongdoing for doing police work. Lying Lib media took a story from LAST MAY & reports this today as new. pic.twitter.com/ijyWp1IEW5

> David A. Clarke, Jr. (@SheriffClarke) December 30, 2017

That said, Clarke still has to find out how a Wisconsin jury feels about the Sheriff "cyberbullying" a "snowflake."

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Theta_Burn Jan 6, 2018 8:05 PM

Now they're fucking with this guy?

Slap a harassment suit on them sheriff

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Nekoti Theta_Burn Jan 6, 2018 8:09 PM

Fucking with the wrong guy.

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Handful of Dust Nekoti Jan 6, 2018 8:37 PM

Odd the weasels never arrest ANY crooked Hillary peeples.

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ACP Handful of Dust Jan 6, 2018 8:50 PM

Anyone on the left, that is.

Many police chiefs and sheriffs around the country are directly responsible for deaths of innocent Americans due to releasing violent illegal aliens on to the street, but not one gets arrested.

I guess calling someone a snowflake and questioning them is a far greater offense than accessory to murder, according to the FBI.

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LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:09 PM

Has everyone gone insane? A civil suit for being called a snowflake? Taking a man aside with a bunch of deputies because he gave you a disapproving look? This is what passes for choices in this country. We're supposed to care about either of these assholes.

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serotonindumptruck LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:15 PM

Most cops expect civilians to immediately drop to their knees and begin licking their jack-boots.

Woe be unto any "snowflake" who would dare to disrespect a cop.

Clarke clearly abused his authority when he directed his deputies to harass the plaintiff after receiving a nonverbal, uncomplimentary gesture.

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tmosley serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:32 PM

Niggers gonna nig. Fact of life.

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Nekoti tmosley Jan 6, 2018 8:39 PM

From what I have seen from him, he is no ordinary nig. He stood against Obumfuck, and stood for the Constitution. He advocated for citizens to arm themselves. I could be wrong, but have not seen anything to sway me otherwise.

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Mr Hankey tmosley Jan 6, 2018 8:45 PM

Nigger is a cop,copsucker

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BlindMonkey serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:45 PM

Fuck the police.

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spastic_colon LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:19 PM

" Black has filed a civil suit against Clarke for calling him a "snowflake" on Facebook" thus proving Clarke right.............

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serotonindumptruck spastic_colon Jan 6, 2018 8:24 PM

That's not why the suit was filed.

It's about the actions that Clarke took against Dan Black after he shook his head in disapproval at the Sheriff.

https://www.rawstory.com/2017/12/busted-the-fbi-just-got-permission-to-…

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LetThemEatRand serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:35 PM

Hmm. I read your link. ZH seems to have spun the facts "a little" on this one.

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serotonindumptruck LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:45 PM

Deprivation of Constitutional Rights under color of law is a federal crime.

It probably happens every day in Police State USSA, but no compelling evidence can prove it.

If it weren't for the disclosure of Sheriff Clarke's written communications with his deputies, legal action would have likely not been undertaken.

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Handful of Dust serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:49 PM

Given the number of attacks on police, the Sheriff had a reasonable concern and was within his authority to stop and question said snowflake.

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serotonindumptruck Handful of Dust Jan 6, 2018 8:58 PM

So it should be illegal to look at a cop and shake your head in apparent disapproval?

It should be legal for that cop to then detain that person, harass and possibly arrest them if that person "becomes an asshole"?

May your chains rest lightly, comrade.

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TheNeosNeo serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:58 PM

You can't win this argument sero. It baffles my mind that right-wingers, who claim to love freedom, are always the first to defend the cops. Conservatism, from a social values viewpoint is some fucked up shit. This sheriff is a bully, plain and simple. I hope Black sues the fuck out of him.

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Moe-Monay serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:37 PM

My problem with this is that the case only goes forward because he's a conservative. Had he been a liberal all would be fine. The snowflake would have already been executed twice and not a word of complaint in the press. Things are really out of balance in that regard. Trump says he wants to get along with Russians and he's a russian puppet. Hillary gets bagloads of cash and "oh no problem would you like us to bless the cash and make the sign of the cross over it?".

All this stinks of Deep State.

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Nekoti serotonindumptruck Jan 6, 2018 8:57 PM

Believe me when I say I am no cheerleader for cops. But can it be proven that the head shaking is why Clarke took action? Can anyone say for certain what went through Clarke's mind at the moment that Black was shaking his head?

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bobdog54 LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:23 PM

Hey, what was he thinking??? Calling a fucking snowflake a snowflake!!???!! Poor bastard could have jumped off a bridge!!

sarc

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Gardentoolnumber5 LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:27 PM

Well, come on here, someones feelings were hurt. In USSA these are serious crimes that must be litigated at the highest levels. He should appeal to the next higher court. Preferably the 9th, the court of feelings rulings that are constantly being overturned. Meanwhile, he might consider a new residence, change of name as he has painted a big target on himself.

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Scanderbeg LetThemEatRand Jan 6, 2018 8:48 PM

Let's not forget that deputies in Sheriff Clarkes jail killed a man by denying him water for seven days. A savage, cruel, despicable crime. Maybe the FBI should get to the bottom of that before some inconsequential bullshit like this.

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Nekoti Jan 6, 2018 8:10 PM

Sheriff Clarke for pres!

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stinkhammer Jan 6, 2018 8:11 PM

yes, *they're fucking with him ...but the sheriff is near!

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Theta_Burn stinkhammer Jan 6, 2018 8:15 PM

Nice, edit button works, even after a reply.. TY

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Proofreder Theta_Burn Jan 6, 2018 8:30 PM

Text locks - no edit - after the first up/down vote ...

else; go for it until it's right.

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hooligan2009 Jan 6, 2018 8:11 PM

so.. what's the problem?

are FBI snowflakes only investigating tweet crimes, then levelling charges of tweet crimes against LEO's?

did the sheriff and six LEO shake down all the snowflakes off a sneering libtard or was this a facist pig overstepping his "authoritay"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbebjUYItKw

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44_shooter Jan 6, 2018 8:14 PM

The time is drawing near for the S to HTF. Stay vigilant patriots. Keep stocking up, taking notes and remembering the who, why and where for when it’s time to get the ropes.

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Cautiously Pes… 44_shooter Jan 6, 2018 8:17 PM

I feel like I am on that ridiculously long car ride as a kid.

Are we there yet?

No.

Are we there yet?

No.

Are we there yet?

Almost....

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johand inmywallet Jan 6, 2018 8:17 PM

FUCK THE FBI!!! THEY ARE OUT OF CONTROL, AND YES, I AM FRIENDS WITH SEVERAL LINE LEVEL AGENTS AND ENFORCERS OF THE LAW, THEY ALSO AGREE WITH INCONSISTENT APPLICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES.

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G-R-U-N-T Jan 6, 2018 8:17 PM

I admire Clarke, he's brutal when it comes not taking shit from the MSM 'fake news' tribe and the empty headed snowflakes that probably don't even know how to wipe their own ass.

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Mr Hankey G-R-U-N-T Jan 6, 2018 8:31 PM

I'll bet you like hanging out at cop bars around closing time

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Mr Hankey G-R-U-N-T Jan 6, 2018 8:39 PM

Do Our Brave and Heroic Safety Friends let you have sloppy seconds on that middle-school boipucci?

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Mr Hankey G-R-U-N-T Jan 6, 2018 8:41 PM

Hero worship after the age of 8-9 is really beta soi-fagotty.

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Harry Lightning Jan 6, 2018 8:18 PM

This fucking cunt Clinton and her bumpkin husband can steal and extort billions of dollars and walk freely, yet this guy Clarke tells some piece of shit asshole lib that he's going to shit teeth if he looks at Clarke the wrong way and because of it Clarke has to stand trial ?

Its time for pitchforks and shotguns, the new national pastime to replace football should be to hunt liberals.

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Mr Hankey Harry Lightning Jan 6, 2018 8:33 PM

Hey,Fuzzy Thunder! Still down under,taking all that cop cock up your ass?

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Mr Hankey Harry Lightning Jan 6, 2018 8:37 PM

You're gonna shit denturesif you ever dis a cop ,huh fuzz!

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ThePhantom Jan 6, 2018 8:18 PM

" He reserves the reasonable right to pre-empt a possible assault."

what the fuck....? this is whats wrong with police.. whats he gunna do? shoot im?

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FluffyDog6 ThePhantom Jan 6, 2018 8:34 PM

Officer safety!

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spastic_colon Jan 6, 2018 8:18 PM

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stant Jan 6, 2018 8:18 PM

black patriots doing their dam job. more of this please

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The Blank Stare Jan 6, 2018 8:19 PM

Black has filed a civil suit against Clarke for calling him a "snowflake" on Facebook

Priceless

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ThePhantom Jan 6, 2018 8:20 PM

OK and the Cowboy Hat.... where have you seen that before? fucking NUT BAG wears a hat like that... guaranteed. at least it doesn't have sequins or does it?

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RagaMuffin Jan 6, 2018 8:27 PM

Great, a photoshop of Trump humping CNN while CNN is licking Clarke's toe and Clarke is in ecstasy.............can't decide whether drink the JD or use it as eye wash.......maybe both

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sheikurbootie Jan 6, 2018 8:27 PM

No quit in Sheriff Clark. He knows the law, he knows the boundaries too. No line was crossed.

The Snowflake will soon learn that it's actually a First Amendment right to call someone a Snowflake.

Remember, any Snowflake can file a lawsuit for anything. It doesn't mean any wrong doing occurred.

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RagaMuffin sheikurbootie Jan 6, 2018 8:45 PM

Assuming the above is accurate anybody who needs 6 deputies to stop a man who asks him a question and shakes his head, isn't much of a man. The question was not covered by the first amendment?

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Non-Corporate Entity Jan 6, 2018 8:33 PM

Bring on Sheriff Mack!!!

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pocomotion Jan 6, 2018 8:40 PM

FBI created to shove FED reserve down your throat and help destroy anyone avoiding taxes or skimming the NEW system of Rothschild.

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MaxThrust Jan 6, 2018 8:41 PM

Let's all focus on this May 2017 event and forget about the Las Vegas shooting, Mark Rich, Pedo-Hollywood etc etc etc.

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ThePhantom Jan 6, 2018 8:41 PM

code of conduct for public employees... "live a modest life".

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