Defense attorney David Belfield accused Deputy Cody Malkiewicz of inconsistent testimony under oath. The next day, the four-year veteran was fired, and charges involving 120 pounds of marijuana were dismissed, according to the "poisonous tree doctrine." ..... MORE .....
Audio recordings of Malkiewicz's radio conversations about the the traffic stop contradicted the sworn testimony the officer gave in court. Perjury allegations quickly followed, leading Sheriff Mike Tregre to say that Deputy Malkiewicz had "failed to tell the truth," adding, "that won't be tolerated. Our Jobs are very simple.... tell the truth."
CLICK HERE to read The Times-Picayune article by Littice Bacon-Blood, "Fired deputy lied about violation to make traffic stop, attorney said."
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