Crime & Justice

Cop Running for Mayor as Police Reformer Accused of Tasing Her Boyfriend

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Somehow, her campaign slogan is “Back the blue but not the bullies in blue.”

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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