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Fresno police fires officer for alleged involvement with Proud Boys

Fresno Police officer, Rick Fitzgerald, fired for involvement with Proud Boys

Fresno Police officer, Rick Fitzgerald, fired for involvement with Proud Boys CNN 1 hr ago © KFSN Rick Fitzgerald A Fresno, California, police officer was fired Friday after online images and videos surfaced showing his alleged involvement with the far-right group the Proud Boys, Fresno police said. Rick Fitzgerald had been placed on paid administrative leave last month and an internal investigation was launched, the department said. It is unclear what level of involvement the former officer had with the group, but videos posted to social media showed he participated in at least one protest alongside some of their members, according to the department.

California police officer fired after attending Proud Boys rally

Calif. police officer fired after attending Proud Boys rally

'No one wanted my side of the story': Fresno officer allegedly affiliated with Proud Boys speaks out

'No one wanted my side of the story': Fresno officer allegedly affiliated with Proud Boys speaks out KFSN Replay Video A Fresno police officer says he was fired with a phone call. Rick Fitzgerald is speaking out hours after both the Fresno Police Department and the city's mayor announced he was terminated from the department for his involvement with the Proud Boys, a far right, extremist group. Fitzgerald was put on administrative leave once the accusations came to light just three weeks ago when he was seen wearing clothing associated with the group while attending the Tower Theatre protests. He didn't deny that he was once affiliated with the group, but says after seeing their behavior in Sacramento, he immediately walked away.

Fresno police officer accused of being affiliated with 'Proud Boys'

A Fresno police officer is accused of being affiliated with the "Proud Boys."

California cop under investigation over alleged Proud Boys membership

A central California police officer is under investigation after images surfaced online purportedly showing him participating in a counter-protest alongside Proud Boys members over the weekend.

Is Fresno Police Officer a 'Proud Boys' Member? City is Investigating.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE: The Fresno Police Department is investigating whether one of its officers is affiliated with a hate group connected to the storming of the U.S. Capitol in January. The investigation follows allegations that the officer participated, while off-duty, in a counter-protest against groups opposing the sale of the Tower Theatre on Sunday. At times, the competing demonstrations led to heated words between various groups. While there was plenty of shouting and at least one instance of a foot being run over by a scooter, there was no other physical altercations. Police on hand were able to maintain order.

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