This American police officer was removed from his post over this shocking video

An American Policeman Was Taken Off The Streets Over This Shocking Video
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An American Policeman Was Taken Off The Streets Over This Shocking Video
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This American policeman blackmailed drivers into buying tickets for a charity gala to keep their car, then made homophobic comments.

A police officer in Philadelphia, USA, was suspended after thisvideo was shared onFacebook. Officer Matthew Zagursky stopped two motorists because their car wasn't registered.

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But instead of asking them for an explanation or fining them, he decided to take advantage of the situation, forcing them to buy tickets for a charity gala organized for the local police.

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The two friends agreed and the policeman started to ask them questions about whether they would attend alone or with someone, then urged them to buy a third ticket for one of the men's girlfriend.

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But while they were counting their tickets, Zagursky took a closer look at the car and made fun of their pink windshield wipers.

And when they told him it was a way for them to show their support to breast cancer sufferers, he told them that they just looked crazy.

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Upon seeing this footage, Philadelphia Police Chief Charles Ramsey decided to investigate the officer, who was immediately assigned to a different position.

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