Overview

• Superior Court Judge Matthew C. Braner dismissed the case on Aug. 8, citing withheld and deleted text and audio messages that prevented the matter from going to a jury.
• Fletcher spoke publicly for the first time since his 2023 resignation, denying the assault allegations, accepting responsibility for poor judgment, and saying he does not plan to reenter politics.
• He said he will continue his defamation countersuit against Grecia Figueroa, with a tentative trial set for next June following appeal timelines.
• Figueroa stated she will appeal the dismissal and issued a brief statement about telling the truth after previously dropping assault and battery counts to pursue harassment and retaliation claims.
• Earlier rulings also dismissed claims against the Metropolitan Transit System, and a separate lawsuit alleges Fletcher used state Senate campaign funds to pay his legal defense.