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PG Bar Owner Explains Extortion
posted (October 12, 2017)
Last night we told you about the two PG cops who allegedly extorted bar owner Joe Bejerano of $3,000. They had initially charged Bejerano for Human Trafficking but offered him to pay them off so he would not have to face the charges. Bejerano is not happy with the unprofessioanl actions of the police. He told PG TV he wants his money back.

Joe Bejerano, Bar Owner
"They offered a deal that if I could come up with 1000 dollars for each end she could make this go away."

Reporter
"$1,000 dollars for each of the ladies arrested."

Joe Bejerano, Bar Owner
"Yes. I told her I did not have that kind of money she told me that she is the only one that could help me. I could go to prison for 15 years or I could try and go to trial but I will be charged."

"She took out her cell phone and called someone and asked for the mobile and in 5 minutes the mobile arrived. They drove me to my business place MJ's Bar."

Reporter
"So you believe you were hustled by the Police?"

Joe Bejerano, Bar Owner
"Yea because then how can they charge me for Human Trafficking and I was not in any vehicle with any women."

As we reported, the officers were both arraigned before a tribunal committee for the Act of Prejudice of Good Order and Discipline. Both officers pleaded not guilty. They have since been interdicted from pending the outcome of this matter. They were not charged criminally.

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