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A Philly judge reinstated all charges against a former SWAT officer for pepper-spraying protesters on I-676

Prosecutors hailed the ruling to order Richard P. Nicoletti held for trial. His lawyer said he had been made a "scapegoat" for decisions by his superiors.

Philadelphia SWAT officer Richard P. Nicoletti shown pepper spraying three kneeling protesters on I-676 on June 1.
Philadelphia SWAT officer Richard P. Nicoletti shown pepper spraying three kneeling protesters on I-676 on June 1.Read moreCourtesy Wolfgang Schwan
    by Chris Palmer
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