Del. police groups slam AG’s decision not to prosecute protesters

Defense attorney Fortunato Perri Jr. said a medical examination found that the protester was never struck directly on the head with the baton.

Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.

Richard Paul Nicoletti, whose previous trial ended in a mistrial, faced charges including simple assault and reckless endangerment.