http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/convicted-kicking-cop-fights-for-job
Just the highlights:
Police Officer Edward Krawetz
The 12-year veteran of the force is fighting to keep his job after he was convicted of felony assault in March. The case is best known for video from a security camera at Twin River in Lincoln showing Krawetz kicking a handcuffed woman to the head.
Felony assault, you say? Seems like he should be in prison right now, no? Although, it's been 3 months. Maybe he's out already. Let's continue.
Under the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, a three-member panel of police officers will decide his professional fate after what is expected to be three days of hearings.
Wait, what? Is this Wall Street or something?
During his January bench trial, Krawetz claimed self-defense, telling the court that he reacted to Levesque kicking his shin area. He was convicted of felony battery by Judge Edward Clifton who decided against jail time. Krawetz was ordered to undergo counseling and given a 10 year suspended sentence.
Oh, there we go. Self-defense again. Must be the first time though, you know. I'm sure he's never been in trouble before...
Krawetz was also convicted of misdemeanor assault in 2001 after an off duty confrontation with a man who was jogging in Cumberland. He was suspended from the police force for 30 days following that conviction and Eyewitness News learned that town officials recommended to the police chief at the time that Krawetz should be fired.
Ha! You knew that was coming, didn't you?
And this is a happy story. He did get charged with a crime, after all. Thank God for good outcomes, amirite?
Just the highlights:
Police Officer Edward Krawetz
The 12-year veteran of the force is fighting to keep his job after he was convicted of felony assault in March. The case is best known for video from a security camera at Twin River in Lincoln showing Krawetz kicking a handcuffed woman to the head.
Felony assault, you say? Seems like he should be in prison right now, no? Although, it's been 3 months. Maybe he's out already. Let's continue.
Under the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, a three-member panel of police officers will decide his professional fate after what is expected to be three days of hearings.
Wait, what? Is this Wall Street or something?
During his January bench trial, Krawetz claimed self-defense, telling the court that he reacted to Levesque kicking his shin area. He was convicted of felony battery by Judge Edward Clifton who decided against jail time. Krawetz was ordered to undergo counseling and given a 10 year suspended sentence.
Oh, there we go. Self-defense again. Must be the first time though, you know. I'm sure he's never been in trouble before...
Krawetz was also convicted of misdemeanor assault in 2001 after an off duty confrontation with a man who was jogging in Cumberland. He was suspended from the police force for 30 days following that conviction and Eyewitness News learned that town officials recommended to the police chief at the time that Krawetz should be fired.
Ha! You knew that was coming, didn't you?
And this is a happy story. He did get charged with a crime, after all. Thank God for good outcomes, amirite?
