PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An embattled Providence police officer accused of assaulting a suspect more than five years ago can return to the job.
In April 2020, Sgt. Joseph Hanley was captured on police body-worn camera video hitting a suspect, Rishod Gore, in handcuffs.
In the video, Hanley was also seen kneeling on Gore’s neck area and standing on his calves. Gore also testified during the trial that Hanley kicked him in the head…