Ex-NYPD cop who lied about circumstances of shooting teen suspect avoids prison: DA
“In my heart, I feel like I did the right thing,” Acosta said in court. “Not only did I save my partner’s life, but also my life.”
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Metro Ex-NYPD cop who lied about circumstances of shooting teen suspect avoids prison: DA By Sofia Poznansky and David Propper Published June 9, 2026, 8:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A former NYPD officer convicted of lying about how he shot a teen suspect in a Bronx hallway more than a decade ago defended pulling the trigger as he evaded prison time Monday. Danny Acosta received only probation and was fined $2,500 by Judge Seth Steed over the objections of Bronx prosecutors who sought at least two years after he was found guilty of perjury in connection with the 2009 shooting.
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