Investigator for public defense office says Salina police and prosecutor fabricated perjury charge

In a significant development, an investigator for the public defense office has accused Salina police and a deputy prosecutor of fabricating a perjury charge against Micah Bunce, a former police officer turned public defender. The charge allegedly stemmed from Bunce's testimony supporting a woman caught with methamphetamine. The allegations come to light as Rick James, the retiring deputy prosecutor, emailed police officers discussing Bunce before his retirement, raising questions about potential misconduct and the integrity of the legal system. This case underscores broader issues of accountability within law enforcement and the judicial process.