Controversial Kansas City Police Officer Resigns After Years Of Protest

Activists had called him out for years and many local politicos joined their protest . . . Let's not forget the officer in question was recently CLEARED by the Jackson County Prosecutor in a decision that sparked more protest and outrage amongst news pundits.

Here's the postscript and more reporting .  .  . 

"A KCPD spokesperson said the department and THE OFFICER had “mutually agreed” to relinquish his authority as a police officer as of Feb. 4, and to resign no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13.

"Under the terms of the agreement, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners authorized a settlement of $50,000. Newton is prohibited from seeking employment within a BOPC capacity. He is also prohibited from applying for or accepting any private security licenses issued by the BOPC."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . . 

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