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Ex-cop in school melee appears in court

The former New York City police officer who allegedly stormed into South Orangetown Middle School with a gun pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and other charges Tuesday. Peter Cocker appeared at the Rockland

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Jun 16, 2009, 1:40 PM

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