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Groom-Slaying Cops Face Disciplinary Hearings

Sharpton upset they haven't been fired

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted May 21, 2008 10:27 AM CDT

(Newser) – The New York cops who were acquitted last month after firing more than 50 bullets at an unarmed man on his wedding day will face police department disciplinary action, Reuters reports. Seven officers are on the hot seat, including the three who were cleared of... Read full story »

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