Rolfe’s father says he expects his son to return and give evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest if his legal action to avoid doing so fails
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The Northern Territory police officer cleared of murdering Kumanjayi Walker has left Australia, only days after he says he was issued another disciplinary notice and informed by command that they planned to sack him from the force because of his mental health.
Zachary Rolfe said in a 2,500-word statement published on Facebook on Thursday night that he was a “good cop” who “loved the job”, but that he had been “painted” as racist and violent.
Continue reading…Rolfe’s father says he expects his son to return and give evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest if his legal action to avoid doing so failsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory police officer cleared of murdering Kumanjayi Walker has left Australia, only days after he says he was issued another disciplinary notice and informed by command that they planned to sack him from the force because of his mental health.Zachary Rolfe said in a 2,500-word statement published on Facebook on Thursday night that he was a “good cop” who “loved the job”, but that he had been “painted” as racist and violent.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…