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Podcast: The Dallas Morning News
Episode: Dallas cop on paid leave for more than 3 years gets demoted for force used in 2020 protest ... and more news
Description: A Dallas police officer who has been on paid leave for more than three years was demoted for force used during 2020 social justice protests, The Dallas Morning News learned Thursday. Sr. Cpl. Ryan Mabry was demoted to a civilian employee status by Chief Daniel Comeaux last week for his actions during downtown Dallas demonstrations after a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd. In other news, thousands of Texas teachers will see pay raises in 2026 after a record-breaking, $8.5 billion school funding bill cleared a final legislative hurdle Thursday; a former Little Elm ISD custodian was arrested Wednesday and is facing...