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Brooklyn prosecutor charged with punching, choking EMT

Originally published: November 11, 2012 9:03 AM
Updated: November 11, 2012 9:32 AM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney Michael Jaccarino is arraigned

Photo credit: Roy Renna / BMR Breaking News | Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney Michael Jaccarino is arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges he assaulted an emergency medical technician in an ambulance on the way to a hospital. (Nov. 10, 2012)

Authorities say a Brooklyn prosecutor punched and choked an emergency medical technician Saturday as he was being taken to a hospital.

Brooklyn assistant district attorney Michael Jaccarino was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court later Saturday on assault and other charges. His lawyer didn't immediately respond to phone and email messages. A message left at a possible relative's home wasn't...

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