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Group Paying Legal Fees Of Newark Police Officer Charged In Deadly Shooting Group Paying Legal Fees Of Newark Police Officer Charged In Deadly Shooting
Group Paying Legal Fees Of Newark Police Officer Charged In Deadly Shooting A Virginia-based law enforcement organization said Monday it will pay the legal expenses for Jovanny Crespo, a Newark police officer facing life in prison for shooting and killing a fleeing criminal suspect early this year.  The Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund of Arlington, Virginia, describes its "core mission" as "raising funds to defend the actions of wrongly accused" police officers "acting within the scope of their responsibilities and training."  Crespo was indicted last month on charges of manslaughter, assault and other offenses for his actions during a high-speed pursu…

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by Paul Milo
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Newark Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Shooting Following High-Speed Chase Newark Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Shooting Following High-Speed Chase
Newark Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Shooting Following High-Speed Chase A Newark police officer has been indicted on manslaughter, assault, official misconduct and other charges for shooting and killing a fleeing suspect earlier this year, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday night. Crespo was being held at the Essex County jail and was expected to make an initial court appearance tomorrow or Thursday. Around 11:30 p.m. Jan. 28, a car containing Gregory Griffin, 46, and Andrew Dixon, 35, was stopped at Clinton Avenue and Thomas Street. The officer believed she saw a gun in the vehicle, authorities said. Griffin and Dixon fled the stop and …

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by Paul Milo