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Firefighter Punished For Not Turning Hose On NYC Protesters: Suit
Firefighter Omar Wilks says he was demoted and suspended after raising concerns about orders to turn his hose on George Floyd protesters.

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Firefighter Omar Wilks says he was demoted and suspended after raising concerns about orders to turn his hose on George Floyd protesters.

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