Phoenix police officer who slapped handcuffed suspect fired

PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police officer seen on video striking a handcuffed shoplifting suspect while off-duty has been fired.
The Phoenix Police Department confirmed reports Friday that Officer Tim Baiardi, a 17-year veteran, has been terminated.
In a statement, the department said his firing became official on Wednesday.
Prosecutors charged Baiardi with aggravated assault after seeing video of him, while working as security at a Walmart in December, in an altercation with a suspect.
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