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Affidavit at core of legal fight between Mission, fired police officer
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Emily D'Gyves , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· September 1, 2026
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Key points This suspension was handed down on April 17. The officer, Javier Lara, was initially placed on an indefinite suspension, considered a termination under civil service law.
A high-ranking police union member was fired due to allegations including failure to submit evidence. The officer's attorney claims these allegations are time-barred by state law, and therefore the discipline was unwarranted.
The officer, Javier Lara, was initially placed on an indefinite suspension, considered a termination under civil service law. This suspension was handed down on April 17.
Further details on the case and the impending legal action from the Texas Municipal Police Association are available, including a letter sent to the mayor and city council on June 30, which mentions the termination and warns of potential legal consequences.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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