> 8.10. the legal defense of financial and violent crimes, including those related to money laundering, murder, robbery, assault, battery, sex crimes or crimes against minors;

And as per the article,

> On Sunday night, Emmons’ fundraiser stated that “funds will go to help pay for any legal services this officer needs.” That language was removed after WIRED’s inquiry and replaced by Monday morning with the phrase, “Funds will go to help him.”

The rules aren't so specific as to say whether or not they have to have been formally charged, just that GoFundMe has historically only taken action once there are formal charges. And that's interesting in this scenario, because

> Local prosecutors claimed that without access to the FBI’s case file, it may be impossible for the state to assess whether charges are warranted

No matter what decision they make, it will appear political.

It sounds more like a predictive market bet might be a better tool for this kind of work

> We've all seen the vids; from various angles.

We have.

> you can clearly see the official being thrown back after being hit by a fucking SUV.

No, I can't.

What I have seen, with the wide angle sync'd to the handheld phone is that it's clear the officer jolted his phone as he shot.

He advanced and drew as the car reversed. He fired as the car started forward, turning, at car park speeds. He stepped to the side and fired twice more through the driver side window, then stomped away muttering "fucking bitch".

> You don't hit an agent by using your 2 tons SUV as a weapon.

She didn't.

Either way, the agent that shot a woman three times is entitled to his day in court.

Ideally the US executive, the FBI, the DOJ, et al all keep their thumbs off the scales of justice.

This isn’t saying they can’t have a legal defense, just that GoFundMe is breaking its own rules by collecting for it.

And if this person can’t afford a legal defense maybe they shouldn’t kill people. Or maybe get a public defender like everyone else who can’t afford it.