Protests Against Cop in Drunken Crash Continue

Friends of 2 men killed upset that detective was released on bond

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009  |  Updated 1:43 PM CDT
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Protests Against Cop in Drunken Crash Continue

Joseph Frugoli walked out of the courthouse a free man this week, but friends of the victims think he should be behind bars.

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Angry Protesters Beg for Justice

Relatives and friends of Andrew Cazares and Fausto Manzera protest at City Hall Wednesday, demanding for justice after officer Joseph Frugoli was released on bond.

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Family and friends of two men killed in a crash involving a Chicago police officer took their protest to City Hall Wednesday.

Tests showed Detective Joe Frugoli had a blood alcohol level of about 3 times the legal limit when he smashed into a car stopped on the Dan Ryan, killing two men last week.

He's now free on bond.

Relatives of the dead men think he's getting special treatment.

"Two lives were taken and a killer gets to walk free with $50,000. That's ridiculous," one of the protesters said.

The group wants police officers who break the law to be treated the same way as anyone else.

Posted Jul 14, 2009
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