ABC7 News has learned that an investigation was conducted, which cleared Hoffman to return. That could include a demotion in rank. But details of the investigation haven't been made public.
Anser HassanAntioch Police Officer Rick Hoffman was reinstated after an investigation cleared him from the department's racist texting scandal.Antioch resident Frank Sterling, Jr.'s 2009 encounter with then-Antioch Police Officer Rick Hoffman left him hospitalized. He was awarded compensation as part of a settlement alleging excessive use of force.
Last year, an FBI investigation uncovered a racist texting scandal at the Antioch Police Department. Since then, more than 40% of the force is out on paid leave.Documents from the FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office show Rick Hoffman on a series of text chains that used racist, misogynistic and homophobic language and memes.
ABC7 News has learned that an investigation was conducted, which cleared Hoffman to return. That could include a demotion in rank. But details of the investigation haven't been made public. Documents from the Contra Costa D.A.'s Office show Hoffman as the ranking officer who cleared others for use of force. The FBI later indicted officers in those same cases.Antioch police chief announces retirement ahead of subpoena to testify in texting scandal case
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