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Hanley’s Case Revisited | Providence News
A Providence police sergeant, Joseph Hanley, faces another hearing to reclaim his job after a six-year-old assault incident—caught on video hitting a handcuffed man and kneeling on his neck—led to his 2021 suspension without pay. Though a prior 45-day penalty was overturned by a judge for legal errors, the city, backed by Police Colonel Oscar Perez and Mayor Brett Smiley, insists termination is warranted. Hanley’s attorney argues the evidence won’t differ from before. Now, under outdated rules, a three-member misconduct board must decide within 30 days whether Hanley’s punishment should be…
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