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Philly Fires 4 Cops Involved in Taped Beating

Posted May 19, 08 1:37 PM CDT in US,  Crime & Courts 

(Newser) – The Philadelphia police fired four officers today, 2 weeks after they were videotaped taking part in the beating of three black suspects, the Inquirer reports. Nineteen cops were involved in apprehending the men, who were pulled from a car as a news helicopter filmed. A sergeant was demoted and three other officers may be suspended; the remaining 10 city officers and a transit cop won't be disciplined.

The unusually quick action "represents our effort to ensure that officers—and more importantly citizens—understand the engagement they should expect out on the street," Mayor Michael Nutter said.

Source Philadelphia Inquirer

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This photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Department on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 shows Brian Hall.   (AP Photo/ Philadelphia Police Department)
This image made from television shows police officers kicking and beating suspects pulled from a car during a traffic stop on Monday May 5, 2008 in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
This photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Department on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 shows Pete Hopkins.   (AP Photo/ Philadelphia Police Department)
This photo provided by the Philadelphia Police Department on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 shows Dwayne Dyches.   (AP Photo/ Philadelphia Police Department)
Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and Mayor Michael Nutter answer questions at a news briefing Wednesday, May 7, 2008, regarding the allegations of police brutality.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
This image made from television and released by WTXF-TV Fox Philadelphia shows police officers kicking and beating suspects pulled from a car during a traffic stop Monday May 5, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey, left, listens as Mayor Michael Nutter, right, answer questions at a news briefing Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Philadelphia, regarding the allegations...   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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