Rehberg v. Paulk

HULL, Circuit Judge:

In this § 1983 action, Plaintiff Charles Rehberg sued former District Attorney Kenneth Hodges, specially appointed prosecutor Kelly Burke, and Chief Investigator James Paulk, alleging federal claims for malicious prosecution, retaliatory investigation and prosecution, evidence fabrication, and conspiracy to violate Rehberg’s constitutional rights. Defendants Hodges, Burke, and Paulk, in their individual capacities, appeal the district court’s denial of absolute and qualified immunities. After review and oral argument, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

I. FACTUAL AND…