PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police staff inspector faces assault charges after video surfaced of him striking a student protester in the head with a metal baton, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Friday night.
Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna, 54, also has been charged with reckless endangerment and possession of an instrument of crime.Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna Jr.
arrived at the Fraternal Order of Police headquarters in Northeast Philadelphia early Monday to be formally charged. Hundreds showed up in support of Bologna.Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has suspended Bologna for 30 days with intent to dismiss at the conclusion of the 30 days.District Attorney Larry Krasner cited viral cellphone video when.