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Civil Service Board opens whistleblower matter in Alfredo Matias case, recesses to Sept. 16 for review
Summary
The City of Miami Civil Service Board heard opening statements in a whistleblower complaint filed by former police officer Alfredo Matias and recessed to its Sept. 16 meeting to allow members to review prior hearing transcripts, court filings and exhibits before closing arguments.
The City of Miami Civil Service Board on Aug. 19 heard opening argument in a whistleblower complaint filed by former Miami Police Officer Alfredo Matias and recessed the proceeding until the board's next regular meeting on Sept. 16 to allow members to review the record.
Matias's attorney, Robert Harris, urged the board to adopt evidence from earlier termination hearings and related court filings. "We are here because Mr. Matias filed a claim asserting that the same facts before you constitute a whistleblower complaint, retaliation, and violation of Florida statute 112.3187 for engaging in legally protected activity by providing the affidavit," Harris said, asking the board to adopt the prior transcripts, exhibits and the board's earlier findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Lanetta Geary, representing the city, said the city disputes Matias's whistleblower claim and asked the board to review the full record, including appellate filings. "The internal affairs investigation sustained Mr. Matias for…
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