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My Friend Was Raped By a Cop: Why Acquittal of NYPD's Kenneth Moreno, Franklin Mata, Was an Injustice

When New York police officers Kenneth Moreno and Franklin Mata were acquitted of rape Thursday—despite what seemed like a slam-dunk case—it brought back memories of a friend's devastating experience. Jesse Ellison on why the verdict was an injustice for all of us.

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A NYPD officer stands on patrol on April 6, 2010 (Photo: Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

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