CBS News Philadelphia featured attorney Ken Fulginiti in its coverage of the voluntary manslaughter charge against Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell following the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Glenwood Earl Pysher IV. Fulginiti represents the Pysher family as they seek answers about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Pennsylvania police officer charged​ with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting student at wrong home

 

According to the coverage, Pysher had mistakenly arrived at the wrong home after spending time with friends. Police were called after the homeowners reported a possible break-in. When Farrell arrived, Pysher was unarmed, and body-camera footage described in the criminal complaint showed him raising his hands and approaching the officer. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said the video did not show Pysher acting aggressively or posing a threat. The complaint alleges that Farrell used deadly force without first considering less-lethal options.

The report notes that Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter and that the investigation and criminal proceedings are continuing. Fulginiti’s involvement reflects the Pysher family’s effort to understand what happened and pursue accountability through the legal process.

Read the full coverage here.

Fulginiti Law continues its work representing the Pysher family as the matter moves forward.

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