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Disappearing People Into Vans

2020-08-18 16:40:07.463713+00 by Dan Lyke 1 comments

Allegheny ‘Low profile’ arrest creates firestorm as officials, experts blast Pittsburgh police tactic

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Cartier should not have been taken into custody.

“On Saturday, Pittsburgh Police, directed by the Public Safety director and the mayor, chose to proceed by arrest and criminal complaint on charges that should have been handled via summons,” he said Monday in a statement.

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#Comment Re: Disappearing People Into Vans made: 2020-08-18 17:12:56.176535+00 by: markd

Pittsburgh is a blue splotch in the middle of Trump Country. (I live near there). Not surprised the various arms of government are at cross purposes.

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