PHILADELPHIA - A judge dismissed all charges against former SWAT officer Richard Nicoletti who was seen on video pepper spraying protesters on I-676 during the unrest following George Floyd’s death last summer.Officer Richard Nicoletti, 36, was facing three counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, official oppression, and one count of possession of an instrument of crime.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner plans to refile charges."I fully intend to vigorously pursue charges in this matter.
The people want and deserve justice and change, including police accountability, even though some institutional players are in denial.