Why vaguely talk around the reason instead of just quoting it?
“I don’t know that officers had the opportunity to direct those vehicles specifically one way or another.” -Police Chief Peterson
The counter protestors weren’t even allowed to park their vehicles nearby. How is it that they can “direct” all of those vehicles without issue, but this one is somehow undirectable? This is some pretty clear bullshit made up after the fact to justify protecting this guy from a justifiably angry mob. If he’s not charged with anything then he basically did get off scot-free arrested or not.
Giving two, conflicting explanations is a sign of someone telling a lie. He says they couldn’t direct them, then says they consulted the mayor and successfully directed them away. Which was it?
He says they spoke to the mayor, but not when they did. Would they genuinely have the time or inclination to consult him in a rapidly escalating situation like that? He doesn’t even say what the mayor said, just kind of implies it by planting that sentence around what seems to be his own opinions.
If you’re so concerned about misinformation then maybe don’t believe that cops are doing anything but covering their ass. You don’t need to give the benefit of the doubt to them, they’ve absolutely not earned it.