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Providence Police Settlement and Accountability | Providence News
Providence just paid $300K to Chris Murphy after a 2019 protest incident where officers allegedly attacked him—kneeing him in the head from behind. Though the federal judge found one officer likely violated his rights, a jury never got to decide. Murphy, a social worker, calls the settlement a hollow victory: without personal accountability for cops, payouts just become taxpayer-funded costs. He’s pushing for real reform—like barring officers from using force on non-resisting people—and says other states’ policies could be the blueprint. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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