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Kentucky police officer fired for allegedly sharing information with Black Lives Matter protesters

A police officer in Kentucky was fired Friday over allegations that he gave a Black Lives Matter organizer information about other officers working protests that could be used to “insult, intimidate and harass.”

Lexingtion police Officer Jervis Middleton was relieved of his duties following a unanimous vote by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council after a nine-hour hearing and two hours of closed deliberations, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.

“Officer Middleton’s conduct during a highly stressful and potentially vulnerable time during the history of our community — the most significant policing event in our community in 20 years — demonstrates that he should no longer be a police officer,” said Keith Horn, a lawyer for the city of Lexington, according to the Herald-Leader.

Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and an internal police disciplinary board had recommended Middleton’s firing over several policy violations for sharing department information and for allegedly lying about it.

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Officer Jervis Middleton, who had been on the force since 2007, challenged his recommended firing. (Lexington Police Department)

4 thoughts on “Kentucky police officer fired for allegedly sharing information with Black Lives Matter protesters”

  1. Ading and giving comfort to the enemy..this is war people marxists are everywhere..using social unjustice to stiffle any disent. In a war they shoot traitors on site.

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