The former Atlanta police officer accused of shooting Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy's parking lot is suing the mayor and interim police chief for firing him, claiming the dismissal violated not only his constitutional rights but also city code.
Brosnan, 26, is charged with aggravated assault and violating his oath and is also free on bond.
The lawsuit says that Rolfe could only be disciplined or terminated for cause and that he has a right to due process. The proper steps, outlined in the city code, were not taken before Rolfe was fired by then-Chief Erika Shields, who resigned the same day. Atlanta police on Wednesday declined to comment, citing the pending litigation. The mayor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-Atlanta Cop Charged in Rayshard Brooks’ Death Sues, Wants Job BackThe fired Atlanta cop charged in Rayshard Brooks' death is suing to get his job back.
Read more »
Ex-Atlanta officer charged in Rayshard Brooks' death sues over firingGarrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks is suing to get his job back, saying that his firing violated his constitutional rights.
Read more »
Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Sues City Over FiringThe former Atlanta police officer charged with killing Rayshard Brooks has filed a lawsuit, saying his use of deadly force was justifiable and his firing has turned him into a “public spectacle.”
Read more »
Trump’s comments on John Lewis were ‘almost blasphemous’, Atlanta Mayor Bottoms says“He doesn’t care anything about the American people,” Bottoms said.
Read more »
Marty Jannetty's Apparent Murder Confession Sparks Police InvestigationEx-WWE superstar Marty Jannetty may have confessed to murdering someone when he was 13 years old in a bizarre social media post ... and now cops are investigating.
Read more »
Georgia prosecutor asks court to revoke bond for former Atlanta policeman charged with murderA Georgia prosecutor asked a Fulton County Superior Court judge to revoke the bond for the former Atlanta policeman charged with murder in the shooting of Rayshard Brooks, saying in court papers that he violated its terms by taking an out-of-state vacation.
Read more »