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Case against former Salt Lake City officer dismissed without prejudice

The order does not give a reason, and a dismissal without prejudice generally means charges can be refiled.

Published Mountain Time · Source / event date: Original report: October 20, 2026

Based on reporting by KUTV 2News (CBS). Read the original story →

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Salt Lake City

A Utah County judge dismissed without prejudice the criminal case against Zander Ethan Nunley, a former Salt Lake City police officer accused of sexual assault, KUTV reported. A dismissal without prejudice generally means the case can be refiled. [1]

Judge Tony F. Graf signed the order after a motion from the state. The order did not give details about the case or the reason for the dismissal, KUTV reported. [1]

In 2024, Nunley was accused of rape, sexual assault and forcible sodomy, and the police department placed him on leave after his arrest in Utah County. Those were allegations. [1]

Sources

  1. KUTV 2News (CBS): Case against former Salt Lake City officer accused of rape dismissed without prejudice

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