09-06-2020 22:30 via news.yahoo.com

New York cop who shoved race protester charged

A New York City police officer was charged Tuesday after he was filmed violently pushing a woman to the ground during a protest against police brutality, prosecutors said.Vincent D'Andraia became the first NYPD officer to face criminal charges over last week's demonstrations that saw the force criticized for using heavy-handed tactics against largely peaceful protesters.The rare charges come as calls for police reform spread across the United States following the death last month of George Floyd
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