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Philly officer who sucker-punched woman will be firedBy Allison Steele, Inquirer Staff WriterPhilly.com Oct. 04, 2012 |
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 First off, they confirm the officer acted because he wrongly thought she threw liquid at them, not because of the supposed silly string. Second, the police union said they'll defend him "to the end," so I wouldn't assume this is a done deal by any means. - ChrisThe Philadelphia police officer who was captured on video punching a woman in the face will be fired. Police Commmissioner Charles H. Ramsey said today that he had issued a direct-action dismissal, an immediate step that commissioners can take if they have evidence that an officer has violated departmental policies or the law. Lt. Jonathan Josey, 39, is a decorated 19-year veteran of the department who has been praised by some colleagues even after the video emerged. He declined to comment. As of Thursday, he is suspended for a month with the intent to dismiss. Read More 
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