Store video catches Philly cop confronting a woman


	Store video catches Philly cop confronting a woman

zizzy

7-25-2009 9:08 PM

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zizzy says:

Once surveillance video from the store's four security cameras was released, the case against Lawless collapsed, and disciplinary action commenced against the officer, Albert Lopez Sr. A lawsuit against the city is likely.

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7-26-2009 1:32 AM

chestnut501

These cops are getting totally out of control. Something really needs to be done about it.

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