Providence Retirement Board Discontinues Pension of “Weightlifting Firefighter”

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Providence Retirement Board Discontinues Pension of “Weightlifting Firefighter”

The Providence Retirement Board voted to discontinue the accidental disability pension of former firefighter John Sauro on Wednesday.

His pension was initially called into question after a media report showed undercover video of him lifting weights and working out in a gym.

Sauro was collecting a monthly tax free pension of $3900 a month, for an injury that he claimed made him unable to work.

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“It was apparent to anyone who watched the video that Mr. Sauro was abusing our public disability pension system,” said Mayor Jorge Elorza. 

“I commend the Retirement Board for taking the appropriate action in voting to discontinue Mr. Sauro’s accidental disability pension. This sends a clear message that abuse of our public resources will not be tolerated.”


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