Court orders reinstatement and back pay for Pittsburgh…
Originally reported by 90.5 WESA — 2025-08-09
A former Pittsburgh Police officer who used a Taser on a homeless man, leading to his death in 2021, has been reinstated with back pay and benefits by a Commonwealth Court judge after the City of Pittsburgh initially fired him. The decision marks the second time Edmonds has been reinstated following an initial reversal.
Key Facts
- Former Pittsburgh Police officer Keith Edmonds was fired in March 2022 for using a Taser on Jim Rogers, leading to his death
- The Commonwealth Court judge ruled in favor of reinstatement after the City initially overturned the decision
- Rogers’ family reached an $8 million settlement with the city following a federal wrongful-death lawsuit
Incident Details
| Location | City, State (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Department | Pittsburgh Police Department |
| Officers Involved | Keith Edmonds and other officers involved in the incident |
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Court orders reinstatement and back pay for Pittsburgh officer fired after 2021 Taser arrest, death — 90.5 WESA
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