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April 20, 2015

Arizona: No Charges for Cop Who Hit Suspect with Cruiser 
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In Arizona, a police officer who ran a suspect over with his cruiser
will not face charges. Footage from a police dashboard camera shows
Marana police Officer Michael Rapiejko running down a suspect police say
was armed with a stolen gun. The suspect, Mario Valencia, was
hospitalized but survived. Prosecutors say they lacked evidence to prove
the officer had "the requisite criminal intent for aggravated assault."
He is a former NYPD officer who was previously sued for excessive force.

 

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