Sergeant Rogers led an internal affairs investigation into Officer Bryant, which culminated in a criminal referral. Rogers violated department policy by not ending the internal investigation once the criminal investigation began and failed to present exculpatory information to criminal investigators. Additionally, Rogers leaked information about the internal investigation to Bryant’s union representative in an attempt to force Bryant off the force. These actions contributed to a lawsuit alleging misconduct and retaliation within the department. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/bryant-v-city-of-goodyear-2?utm_source=openai))
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