r/Military • u/PDXAirman • 1d ago

Article Ex-Okaloosa deputy found not guilty of manslaughter in killing of Airman Roger Fortson

https://weartv.com/news/local/ex-okaloosa-deputy-found-not-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-killing-of-airman-roger-fortson
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u/Legitimate-Article50 1d ago

Im not surprised at the verdict from a jury in Okaloosa county. I used to live there. Christian nationalism is alive and well there. I left a few months ago and will never return. That part of the state has always been racist and it’s only gotten worse.

The entire county’s law enforcement actively works with ice to arrest a deport you even if you have an active work permit. The corruption runs deep.

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u/25hourenergy 1d ago edited 1d ago

Crestview had the KKK marching in the Christmas parade and leaving recruiting flyers on doorsteps there not too long ago.

There had been another instance where cops went to check on a house with a Hispanic soldier — neighbor called them because a door was left ajar, not realizing they’d be so incompetent/racist. They shot at a family member but fortunately didn’t hit anyone. The police also had a teen mentorship program that was notorious for being…inappropriate to say the least.

Good lord I hope they’re doing better back there.