White cop demoted for calling black activists “terrorists”

A white police detective in Detroit identified as Nate Weekley has been demoted for calling the Black Lives Matter movement “racists” and “terrorists”.

That much was revealed by the Detroit police chief on Monday who also informed that Nate is the brother of another officer in the city who was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting of a black girl during a raid years ago.

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Disciplinary actions were taken against Nate following his comments on Facebook in response to the shooting of five officers in Dallas about a week ago.

“The only racists here are the … Black Lives Matter terrorists and their supporters,” said Nate, who also used a crude word to describe the group as excrement.

According to police chief James Craig, Nate has been demoted from detective to officer following his derogatory comments.

“When we voice an opinion contrary to the department’s mission, the department’s goals, that’s a problem. … Social media can be our friend. But if you want to inject personal opinions, we will take quick and prompt action,” Craig said.

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