Ryan Pinyan, a former K-9 officer in Alabama, is suing for reinstatement after he was fired following an accidental shooting by a fellow officer during an arrest attempt. Pinyan spent a week in intensive care and additional time hospitalized after sustaining a gunshot wound on November 20, 2023, but faced termination months later without explanation or due process, according to his lawsuit.
Alongside his wrongful dismissal, Pinyan claims his former department denied him access to over $10,000 he raised for medical care for his injured K-9, Boogieman, further complicating the fallout from his termination. The case, which has now moved to federal court, raises questions about accountability and due process within police departments, as Pinyan seeks back pay, benefits, and a restoration of his seniority status.
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