Police Officer Accused In Heinz Field Scuffle With Fan Fired
A Pittsburgh Police officer who was charged, cleared, and then charged again in connection with a scuffle with a high school football fan outside of Heinz Field last fall is being fired.
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A Pittsburgh Police officer who was charged, cleared, and then charged again in connection with a scuffle with a high school football fan outside of Heinz Field last fall is being fired.
Sources say charges will be REFILED against Sgt. Stephen Matakovich, who was accused of assaulting a fan at Heinz Field in November
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