Rhode Island’s State Senate race will have one less candidate after a shocking incident over the weekend. Police officer Jeann Lugo has dropped out after a video showed him physically striking his female opponent at a rally where she was protesting Roe v.
Wade’s unprecedented overturning. Jennifer Rourke, a reproductive rights organizer, had just finished speaking before Lugo, who was reportedly off-duty at the Providence event, allegedly attacked her.
Providence Police Department announced their investigation Saturday morning in a statement: As for Jeann’s current status with the department, they added he “was placed on administrative leave with pay this morning, pending a criminal investigation and administrative review.” Really??
They’re still paying him?? Related: SNL & Benedict Cumberbatch Tackle Roe v. Wade — See The Highlights HERE! He was later arraigned on charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct before he was released on his own recognizance.
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