MAYOR ED GAINEY STATEMENT ON COURT RULING REGARDING KEITH EDMONDS ARBITRATION CASE

Today, Common Pleas Court Judge Alan Hertzberg issued a ruling vacating an arbitration decision reinstating Keith Edmonds as a City of Pittsburgh police officer.  Edmonds had been terminated by the City following an investigation into his role in the death of Jim Rogers. 

In his ruling, Judge Hertzberg determined that the “neutral arbitrator and FOP arbitrators deprived the City of its due process rights by dishonestly finding that police officer Keith Edmonds did not violate a City policy, rule or regulation, when he admitted that he did and when the evidence of violations was overwhelming.” 

We’re thankful the court decision will allow the City of Pittsburgh to hold City employees responsible for their actions and ensure that every resident is treated with dignity and respect.  

We are hopeful that this ruling will allow us to close a painful chapter for all those involved in connection to the passing of Jim Rogers. -Mayor Ed Gainey