Connecticut Police Officers Fired for Paralyzing Man in Custody
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Two police officers in New Haven, Connecticut, were fired for their reckless actions and lack of compassion towards Richard “Randy” Cox, who was injured and became paralyzed in the back of a police van after his arrest last year. Cox had been arrested on allegations he threatened a woman with a gun, charges that later were dismissed. The officers and three others also face criminal charges. Cox is suing the officers and the city for $100 million.
- 2 Connecticut officers fired over treatment of man paralyzed in police van after 2022 arrest ABC News
- New Haven Police Commission fires two officers in Randy Cox case WTNH.com
- Two officers involved in case that paralyzed New Haven man fired Eyewitness News 3
- New Haven terminates 2 police officers involved in incident that paralyzed Randy Cox New Haven Register
- Cops Fired Over Treatment of Man Paralyzed in Police Custody The Daily Beast
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