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Judge Orders Baton Rouge to Release Psych Report of Cop Who Killed Alton Sterling Amid Reports of Abuse, Unprofessional Behavior
Days after Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul admitted that Blane Salamoni, the police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling in 2016, should never have been hired, a Louisiana judge has ordered the city of Baton Rouge to release a psychological evaluation used in Salamoni’s hiring. The judge handed the decision down Monday; Sterling’s…
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Cop Who Killed Alton Sterling Caught on Video Slapping Handcuffed Man: Report
The now former Baton Rouge, La., police officer who shot and killed an already subdued Alton Sterling now faces charges that he slapped a handcuffed suspect because the cop feared for his life, something something … his safety was threatened, yada yada … it’s a dangerous job. According to the New York Post, Blane Salamoni,…
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Officer Blane Salamoni, Alton Sterling’s Killer, Has Been Fired
Blane Salamoni—the Baton Rouge, La., police officer who killed 37-year-old Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016—has been fired, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced Friday. “These [police officers’] actions were not minor deviations from policy, as they contributed to the outcome that resulted in the death of another human being,” Paul said. Officer Howie…
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La. Police Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting of Alton Sterling Identified
The two Baton Rouge, La., police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling have been identified as Howie Lake II and Blane Salamoni, The Advertiser reports. According to The Advertiser, Lake is a three-year veteran on the force, while Salamoni has served four years with the department. Lake was one of six officers put…