The Media's Bias Against the Police in Northeast, Ohio

In this episode, the host discusses the injustice faced by police officer Michael Amiott and the biased reporting by Cleveland.com. He also talks about the case of Ryan Westlake, an Akron officer, and the issues with the Summit County Prosecutor's Office. Additionally, he mentions a suspicious death case that needs more attention. The host emphasizes the need for police officers to rally together and addresses the negative perception of policing in Northeast Ohio due to biased media coverage. The conversation discusses the incidents in former Akron Police Officer Ryan Westlake's career that led to his termination. The speaker believes that Westlake was a proactive officer who tried to arrest bad guys and keep Akron safe. The speaker questions the media's portrayal of Westlake's actions and argues that many of the incidents were justified uses of force. The speaker also mentions that Westlake had positive evaluations in his personnel file and questions the decision to terminate him. The conversation ends with a mention of the Summit County Prosecutor's Office dropping charges against a juvenile involved in one of the incidents. This conversation discusses the incidents and use of force by a police officer in Akron, Ohio. The ex-chief of East Cleveland reviews the officer's personal file and evaluates each incident. The officer's actions are analyzed, and the ex-chief questions the termination decision. The conversation also touches on the role of the media and the Summit County Prosecutor's Office in the case.


Citations:
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Akron PD fires Ryan Westlake, on leave for shooting teen, for unrelated use of force incidents. (2024a). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhzXxSip7EU 

Charges dismissed against teen shot by Akron police officer. (2024b). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fgaP4Rnxo 

Cory Shaffer,  cleveland. com. (2017). Potential impact of judge’s marriage to prosecutor’s advisor. Retrieved from https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2017/01/potential_impact_of_cuyahoga_c.html 

Euclid NAACP founder responds to officer Michael Amiott’s conviction being vacated. (2024c). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R94rmta5UAc 

Use of force expert says punching a legal tactic during Amiott’s trial. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr6aEplVXnI 

Warsmith, S. (2024). Here’s a look at Akron officer Ryan Westlake’s tumultuous history. Retrieved from https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2024/05/06/akron-police-officer-ryan-westlake-fired-for-2-incidents-has-a-tumultuous-history/73517651007/