Boston Police Fires Officers After Anti-Vax Protests and January 6 Posts

Two Boston Police officers have been fired from their posts in apparent retaliation against vocal opposition to COVID vaccination mandates. January 6 Social media posts

Michael Cox, Boston police commissioner, announced that Sgt. Shana Cottone was fired along with Officer Joseph Abasciano on Monday. Both fired cops retained legal representation and intend to appeal the firings. According to GBH News.

Cottone is a member of Boston First Responders United. He also participated in anti-vaccine mandate demonstrations outside the home and offices of Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu. Cox stated in his statement that Cottone was repeatedly found to have violated many rules after six separate investigations over allegations related to conduct.

“Cottone’s conduct in these cases reflects a pattern and inability to adhere to the rules and procedures of this department,” Cox also mentioned Cottone’s comments “disciplinary history” It was taken into consideration.

Abasciano, an ex-Marine who was on medical leave paid for, took part in “Back the Blue” Demonstrations were held against vaccine mandates, as well as rallies. His firing concerns tweets were criticized by Mike Pence, former Vice President. He was accused of not trying to stop President Joe Biden winning the 2020 election on January 6, 2021.

Tweets from a “Mailbox Joe” Pence was allegedly referred to as alias. One particular remark directed at Pence was: “I hope you never sleep well again,” CBS News.

“While in the Department’s employ, Abasciano authored a series of social media posts that called into question his ability to provide police services in an unbiased and objective manner,” Cox stated. “Abasciano’s conduct impairs the operation of this Department and its employees by diminishing the Departments’ reputation and trust within the community. Due to this Mr. Abasciano is no longer a Boston Police officer.”

Cottone’s Boston First Responders United group is comprised of Cottone. Released a statement declaring The cases against Cottone, Abasciano and others were “politically motivated and retaliation for speaking out in support of personal choice and freedom of speech.”

Abasciano told The Associated Press He was fired on the basis of a “nonexistent social media policy,” And ascribed to “clear cut case of political targeting, police/union corruption, retaliation and discrimination which ultimately boils down to my First Amendment rights being violated.”

During an appearance Boston Public RadioWu stated that she supported Cox’s decision not to fire the officers. “Each has a separate set of actions that was detailed [and] investigated,” She added.

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