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Cop arrested on LIRR: I was defending myself

An off-duty NYPD officer arrested after allegedly pointing his gun at Long Island Rail Road passengers has said he was defending himself against unruly hockey fans, but authorities said Tuesday the now-suspended cop broke the law when he brandished his weapon.

-- VIDEO: Off-duty cop speaks out on his LIRR arrest

"The allegation is that he was not acting in any legal law enforcement capacity,...

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