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UC Davis pepper-spray officer awarded $38,000
A former UC Davis police officer whose pepper-spraying of protesters gained worldwide notice thanks to a viral video has been awarded more than $38,000 in workers' compensation from the university for suffering he experienced after the incident. Former police Lt. John Pike, who gained a degree of infamy for his role in the incident, was awarded the settlement Oct. 16 by the state Division of Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
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This is bullshit. The guy should have been summarily fired, not given almost $40k in workers comp. Here's a tip: don't want people sending you angry emails? Don't assault non-violent protesters.
Exactly this. Plus it sets an example for cops to do other reckless shit without any worry.
Fuck this guy. He deserves an ass kicking, not 40 grand in damages.