In August 2013, a man who committed no crime - his hands above his head and placed on his front doorjamb - was shot through the chest by a Fairfax County, VA officer during a lengthy discussion. Officer "John Doe" claimed that Geer had moved his hand - to ear length. Geer had had his hands up for an estimated 45 minutes ... And this is what the media referred to as a "stand-off."

Apparently, this precipitated the need for SWAT boys with an MRAP to push through the house - and take with them an amount of unreturned belongings. After nearly an hour of doing who-knows-what during this process, but certainly not calling an ambulance, they discovered what you probably already guessed - John was lying dead on the floor. Five-and-a-half hours later, he remained sprawled on the floor.

His family, and some friends and neighbors who witnessed this unnecessary shock-and-awe - a fatal treatment stemming from a mild and non-violent domestic dispute - have never forgotten. Nearly 17 months will not wipe away their repeated attempts at justice and transparency. This entire time, the event has been shrouded in secrecy, and continues to get buried - including the identity of the "John Doe" who inexplicably fired that fatal shot. And was still at "desk duty" as of September this year.