Philly’s Finest: Corruption Trial for 6 Cops Began Today

Last July, six Philadelphia armed thugs police officers who served in the narcotics squad were arrested on charges – including conspiracy, robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and drug dealing – for a six-year racketeering scheme during which the group netted $500,000 in drugs, cash, and personal property.
The six were taken into custody by the FBI on July 30, 2014 after a two-year joint investigation by the FBI, federal prosecutors, and the Philadelphia Police internal affairs unit, said US Attorney Zane David Memeger.
The 42-page indictment is filled with allegations of misconduct that would make the Mafia proud.
Drug suspect Michael Cascioli says he was dragged inside his City Avenue apartment in November 2007 and beaten by the officers until he directed them to another man’s money and drugs.
Cascioli said he was confronted by the officers in the hallway of his apartment building:

This post was published at The Daily Sheeple on March 31st, 2015.