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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet
“I screamed that he had a knife,” Morris testified.
Defense lawyer Brian McMonagle urged Judge Wendy Pew to drop all charges, which
included manslaughter, official oppression and four other counts.
“He is firing while trying to take cover,” McMonagle said in court Tuesday,
adding that the charges never should have been filed by District Attorney
Larry Krasner.
“I agree with you 100%,” the judge replied as she threw out the case for a lack of
evidence.
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OK I'll bite. So why has the cop been fired? There must have been an internal investigation that decided dismissal was the appropriate action. If everything is above board then please explain why he is no longer a police officer.
I'm surprised the charges have been dropped simply because the cop has been fired. At this point, the department doesnt need to save face, they've made their decision. However, I'm not so surprised as its Philadelphia where police already have a bit of a reputation.
I could post you a similar case in New Mexico where the cop simply drew their gun on an unarmed man. The COp was fired and the city DA is pressing charges.