An embattled Providence police sergeant can return to work, more than six years after he was accused of punching and kicking a handcuffed suspect.
A police disciplinary panel, for the second time, has issued a 45-day suspension to Joseph Hanley, over the city’s objection. The city wanted to fire him.
Chief Oscar Perez and Mayor Brett Smiley said in a joint statement Wednesday that termination was the appropriate outcome and that the city of Providence plans to appeal the decision…