Cop's Gun-Toting Protest Stunt Sparks Legal Battle

Cop's Gun-Toting Protest Stunt Sparks Legal Battle

From Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! by The Daily News Now!

April 30, 2026 · 2 min

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Phoenix Police Sergeant Dusten Mullen is facing legal challenges after a protest stunt involving a visible handgun.

Phoenix Police Sergeant Dusten Mullen faces a pre-termination hearing and potential firing after being accused of provoking anti-ICE protesters with a visible handgun, extra mags, and a plan to film it all. Hes now suing the city, Chief Giordano, and Councilwoman Anna Hernandez for retaliation and due process violations, claiming exonerating video evidence is being ignored. The saga continues as it heads to court. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/184af856eb7f4d52

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Topics covered

  • legal battle
  • police conduct
  • protest
  • retaliation
  • due process
  • video evidence

Keywords

  • Dusten Mullen
  • Phoenix Police
  • protest
  • ICE
  • legal battle
  • retaliation
  • due process
  • video evidence

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