Something smells fishy
............The Dallas Morning News noted that Cox's personnel file indicated that he had been on probation during the time of the event in 2019 for a separate incident, but noted that it did not appear that incident was investigated by the Dallas Fire-Rescue.
"The department does not discuss personnel matter, but I can confirm that Brad Cox is on paid administrative leave while under investigation," Jason Evans, a spokesperson for the Dallas Fire-Rescue, told The Hill in an email. "Additionally, we will not be answering any questions, or making any comments, on matters involved in pending litigation."
Det. Lee Allen told the Dallas Morning News last month that officials ruled that Cox had been acting in self-defense and had not committed a crime after the Dallas' public integrity unit in the police department received a report of the incident from officers who witnessed Cox's actions with Vess.
The Hill has reached out to lawyers for Cox and Vess for comment.