Police brutality protest at City Hall after Puerto Rican Day assault

Activists will protest against police brutality after sensational Puerto Rican Day police beating: Friday, noon, at Philadelphia City Hall.

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Police brutality protest at City Hall after Puerto Rican Day assault

POSTED: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 9:22 PM
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Activists are organizing a protest against police brutality in the wake of a sensational Puerto Rican Day police beating: Friday, noon, at Philadelphia City Hall.

The protest, organized on Facebook with no group claiming responsibility, declares: "We, Puerto Rican women residents of Philadelphia repudiate the violent police attack against one of our sisters, Aida Guzmán, during the Puerto Rican Day Parade last Sunday, September 30."

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey announced yesterday that he would fire Police Lt. Jonathan Josey, who was captured in a now-infamous YouTube video punching 39-year old Aida Guzmán in the face. The Facebook page urges protesters to bring signs and Puerto Rican flags.

The Fraternal Order of Police has spoken out against the firing.

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