Philly PD pays $25,000 for abuse of open carrier

[Mike]

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20...5G_payday.html

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Gun-rights advocate gets $25G payday
BY MORGAN ZALOT
Philadelphia Daily News

Mark Fiorino, who sued the city last month after he was arrested for legally carrying his Glock on Frankford Avenue in 2011, will receive $25,000 after accepting an offer of judgment in his favor from the city Thursday.

He and his lawyers said they accepted the offer instead of going to trial because they're satisfied with the steps the city and police department have taken to better train officers about open-carry laws. In the city, it is legal to openly carry a firearm as long as you have a permit to carry.

"Mr. Fiorino was seeking change in the way the city trains its police officers and vindication in connection with the violation of his constitutional rights," Benjamin Picker, an attorney representing Fiorino along with the American Civil Liberties Union, said in statement.

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[thebigsd]

Good news!! Hopefully Philadelphia has learned their lesson this time around.

[tyc]

If you think Philadelphia has "learned it's lesson" in this case, I believe you're dreaming.

tyc

[Emtp8383]

Philly will likely never give up and learn their lesson, they will likely continue harassment thinking we will give up.

Also, doesn't it seem from the headline they think we're just in this for the money?

[MackTheKnife]

Philly will likely never give up and learn their lesson, they will likely continue harassment thinking we will give up.

Also, doesn't it seem from the headline they think we're just in this for the money?

Don't forget who the Police Chief is: Ramsey who came from Washington, DC. He ain't no fan of guns, period.

[hermannr]

Don't forget who the Police Chief is: Ramsey who came from Washington, DC. He ain't no fan of guns, period.

Only party correct...like all elitists, he is no fan of guns he personally cannot control.