A fired Philly cop who hit a Temple student with his baton during George Floyd protests was cleared of criminal charges inquirer.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bologna’s actions caused Gorski to sustain “serious bodily injury, including a large head wound that required treatment in a hospital while under arrest, including approximately 10 staples and approximately 10 sutures,” Krasner said at the time.
Gorski was initially arrested but later released, and charges against him were dropped after the video of his beating went viral.
John McNesby, president of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5, which represents law enforcement officers in the city, called charges against Bologna a rush to judgment on the part of Krasner. Our union and police officers will not stand-by and watch Inspector Bologna get railroaded by a politically, opportunistic DA, who has turned his back on Philadelphia police and the city, McNesby said at the time.
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Bologna, 54, was seen hitting Temple University Evan Gorski, 21, in the back of his head with a baton during a June 1 protest over the death of George Floyd. Gorski s lawyer said his client needed 10 staples and 10 stitches for his wound.
Bologna, a 30-year member of the force, left the courthouse without commenting. He was suspended with intent to dismiss, but his attorneys said Friday that he now has the option to seek full reinstatement. He has not yet decided. Justice must be applied equally and in an even-handed manner, District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a statement issued. No one is above the law. We fully intend to pursue this case to a just conclusion.