NEW: RI State Troopers Fired After Video Shared of Pedestrian Death
The Troopers were fired following a months-long investigation into the release of a video of a highway pedestrian fatality that was subsequently shared on social media. RISP refused to identify the Troopers.
Rhode Island State Police terminate 2 troopers after they share video of death on Snapchat
Rhode Island State Police said they have terminated two troopers for violating rules, regulation and policies after they shared a video of a death on Snapchat.
Rhode Island man’s family seeks justice after state trooper shares video online
In Rhode Island, the family of a victim of a deadly pedestrian crash is seeking justice after police released a video on social media.
RI state troopers face discipline for sharing video of death on Snapchat
Rhode Island State Police say they are considering disciplinary measures after troopers allegedly shared a disturbing video of a deadly pedestrian crash on social media. Video obtained by WJAR showed a traffic camera recording of 21-year-old Alex Montesino being struck and killed by a car while crossing Interstate 95 in Providence last October.
Man’s family seeks justice after state troopers share footage of his death
Rhode Island State Police is mulling how to discipline the troopers who shared disturbing footage of a deadly pedestrian crash on social media.
Family demands action after state troopers share video of death on Snapchat
Rhode Island State Police are determining how to discipline several troopers involved in a disturbing video that was shared on social media.
Legal, law enforcement experts weigh in on State Police Snapchat investigation
Rhode Island State Police are under fire as questions remain about how they plan to hold troopers accountable for their ...
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Rhode Island cop reported missing found dead near Connecticut hometown, police say
Scituate police Sgt. Jason Riquier, a resident of Plainfield, was found dead outside of Sterling Town Hall Monday, according ...
R.I. governor blocks rotunda from protesters, bans TV cameras from State of the State address
Both of these actions are very troubling from a free speech point of view,” said Steven Brown, executive director of the ACLU ...
RI man struck while walking on I-95 in Conn. has died: police
A man who was hit by an SUV after walking onto Interstate 95 in West Haven on Wednesday afternoon has died, according to ...
Blocked from State House Rotunda, ‘People’s State of the State’ moves one story down
Progressive advocates organized by Black Lives Matter RI PAC had planned to gather in the Rotunda at the State House an hour ...
Roped-off R.I. State House rotunda seen as part of ‘playbook’ for muting dissent
It’s the idea of taking the Speakers' Corner and putting it where no one wants to speak,” law Professor David A. Logan said.
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Protestors blocked from State House rotunda during Gov. McKee’s State of the State Address
Protestors gathered at the Rhode Island State House Tuesday night, while Governor Dan McKee delivered the State of the State ...
Rhode Island State Police identify suspects in pursuit, Massachusetts robbery
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said Massachusetts State Police were pursuing the car on I-95 and that Rhode Island State ...