PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) Charges have been refiled against a Philadelphia police officer in connection with an incident involving a Temple University student during the George Floyd protest this past summer.
A spokesperson with the Philadelphia District Attorney s Office confirms that charges have been refiled against Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna, 54, who was caught on video striking the student in the head with a baton during the early June 2020 protest on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Philadelphians demand evenhanded justice and we are trying our very best to give them exactly that. Our oath to seek justice requires nothing less, said the DA s office in a statement.
Charges refiled against former Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester last summer
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PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has refiled charges against a former city cop accused of striking a student protester with a metal baton during a protest last summer. Philadelphians demand evenhanded justice and we are trying our very best to give them exactly that. Our oath to seek justice requires nothing less, Krasner said in a statement Thursday night.
Reckless endangerment, possession of an instrument of crime and felony aggravated assault charges were dismissed against former Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna, 54, in January.
Charges dismissed against former Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester last summer
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PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge dismissed charges against a former city cop who was captured on camera striking a student protester with a metal baton during a peaceful protest last summer, according to court documents.
Former Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna, 54, was freed from charges of reckless endangerment, possession of an instrument of crime and felony aggravated assault.
Bologna s attorney said a lack of evidence from witnesses lead to the charges being dismissed. According to attorneys Fortunato Perry and Brian McMonagle, Bologna has the option to be fully reinstated to his original position but remains unsure about returning to the force.