Boston police fire officers over anti-vaccine, pro-insurrection statements
The Boston Police Department has fired two officers, one who protested vaccine mandates at the mayor's house and other places and another who criticized former Vice President Mike Pence on social media for allowing the certification of President Biden's election. Sgt. Shana Cottone and Officer Joseph Abasciano were fired Monday for violating department policies, Commissioner Michael Cox said in a statement. A department spokesperson said their cases were unrelated. Cottone was found to be in violation of multiple department rules regarding conduct, neglect of duty, respectful treatment of all and...