From: Marin Independent Journal
By: Cameron MacDonald, 1/09/25
Excerpt:
A former San Rafael police officer who was fired after a violent arrest that sparked protests in the city should be reinstated to his job, a state-appointed arbitrator ruled.
Brandon Nail, who is still facing criminal charges over the incident, appealed his dismissal from the force in 2023. The arbitrator reviewed the evidence in the case to see if the city had just cause to fire him.
The arbitrator, Daniel Saling, has overturned the dismissal, according to the city and Nail’s lawyer [...]
Julia Fox, said the prosecution has a dilemma.
“Wrongdoing could not be established by a preponderance or even by a clear and convincing standard,” she said. “How then could the DA’s office ethically forge ahead with the much higher standard of beyond a reasonable doubt?” [...] [Click HERE to read the full article at the official site]
