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Lawsuit alleges State College police officer who fatally shot Osaze Osagie was unfit for duty

A small protest was sparked by new details in the lawsuit by Osagie’s parents against the police. In an amended complaint filed in the federal court Monday, the family of Osagie alleged that former borough police officer Jordan Pieniazek abused alcohol and had behavioral issues. 

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA

Osagie family plans to sue State College police, calls for reform

With Osaze Osagie’s parents standing behind them, lawyers for the family — including Andrew Celli — said the legal filing is the first step in holding the system responsible.

By Anne Danahy/WPSU

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