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Two Denver policemen fired over beating of gay man (Reuters)

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Two Denver police officers were fired on Friday for the 2009 beating of a gay man, captured on a surveillance camera, and then lying about the incident.

In announcing the firings, Denver's Manager of Safety Charles Garcia said the actions of officers Devin Sparks and Randy Murr, did "immeasurable harm" to the department.


"We are entrusted with the public's confidence and that requires incorruptible character, fair treatment of all people and truthfulness in all of our officers," Garcia said.

Garcia is the civilian authority who oversees Denver's police and fire departments and sheriff's office.

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Complete article at Reuters : http://reut.rs/fGropl