Supreme Court Justice fires dismissed cop involved in road rage | Inquirer News

Supreme Court Justice fires dismissed cop involved in road rage

/ 06:15 PM August 30, 2023

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VIRAL ENCOUNTER Wilfredo Gonzales, driver of a red sedan, went viral online after assaulting a cyclist. Gonzales is shown here pulling out and cocking a handgun as he confronts the unnamed cyclist near Mabuhay Rotonda at the boundary of Manila and Quezon City. (Videograb from YOUTUBE)

MANILA, Philippines – Supreme Court Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario has terminated dismissed cop Wilfredo Gonzales after learning about the road rage.

Gonzales was previously connected with the office of Rosario as a co-terminus employee.

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The Justice is retiring in October 2028.

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The retired cop was discharged after he figured in a viral video for hitting the head of a cyclist and threatening him with a gun.

Gonzales earlier appeared before the media and said he and the cyclist had settled their dispute at Quezon City Police District Station 11.

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However, a public post by lawyer Raymond Fortun said the cyclist was forced to sign the settlement for fear of his safety and that of his family.

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“Justice Rosario does not condone any form of violence or abusive behavior,” read the statement signed by Wilhelmina Aileen Mayuga, the Judicial Staff Head of Rosario.

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PNP recently confirmed Gonzales was dismissed from law enforcement in 2018.|

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