Officer Says He's Being Punished For Speaking With FBI
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WEST PALM BEACH (CBSMiami/AP) — A longtime Boynton Beach Police officer says his job is in jeopardy after he accused high-ranking members of the department of trying to cover up a video of an arrest and he's filing a suit over it.
The lawsuit is against the city and Police Chief Jeffrey Katz since he says they are threatening to fire him.
Sgt. Leif Broberg, a 24-year veteran with the department, was placed on administrative leave in May after he spoke to federal investigators. South Florida media outlets are reporting that Broberg filed a lawsuit earlier this month.
Broberg says he is being punished for talking to FBI agents about an August 2014 video that he says shows officers beating and kicking suspect Byron Harris after a high-speed chase.
Broberg says members of the department told him that Katz had spoken about disposing of the footage. Police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater declined the Palm Beach Post's request for comment.
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