City to pay $75,000 to woman hit by cop in parade
The city will pay $75,000 to the woman who was struck in the face by a Philadelphia police officer at the 2012 Puerto Rican Day Parade to settle a federal lawsuit, reports say.
Police: Cop arrested for assaulting man during Puerto Rican Day Parade
Officer Aquil Byrd allegedly punched and choked a man during Puerto Rican Day Parade festivities in 2011 and has been charged with assault.
Advocates urge federal action in case of former Lt. Jonathan Josey
A coalition of advocacy groups are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate what they’re calling “a miscarriage of [...]
Viral ‘parade punch’ video star ex-Lt. Jonathan Josey found not guilty
Judge Patrick Dugan found former Philadelphia police Lt. Jonathan Josey not guilty of simple assault today during a non-jury trial. [...]