Deputy Jerome Burkhalter was involved in a case where he signed an affidavit leading to the wrongful arrest of Jack Fletcher in 2006. Burkhalter’s affidavit contained incorrect information, including Fletcher’s personal details, resulting in Fletcher’s arrest and subsequent dismissal of charges. Fletcher filed a lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution and violation of his constitutional rights. The court found sufficient evidence to raise a factual issue regarding Burkhalter’s actions, denying his motion for summary judgment on the § 1983 claim. ([caselaw.findlaw.com](https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-10th-circuit/1524914.html?utm_source=openai))
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