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Police disappearing people in Pittsburgh

2020-08-25 01:40:27.124008+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

‘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.

Zappala said his office got the police body camera footage and, pending a review, Cartier’s charges “appear to be a summary offense at best” and warrant no more than a ticket.

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