Daily News | Former SWAT Officer who pepper-sprayed protesters will be tried outside of Philadelphia, a judge said, citing juror bias
The retrial of former Philadelphia SWAT Officer Richard P. Nicoletti will take place in a courtroom outside of the city, a judge ruled Wednesday.
, Nicoletti’s defense lawyers contended that in order to have a fair trial in October, the case should be moved to a courtroom outside of Philadelphia.
She also cited a statement a spokesperson for the District Attorney’s Office had sent to reporters ahead of opening statements in May. In an email, the spokesperson, Jane Roh, incorrectly wrote that Nicoletti was responsible for “teargassing protesters” on I-676.
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