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url: 'https://oh.giglio-bradylist.com/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty-adjacent/whistleblower-retaliation'
title: 'Whistleblower Retaliation | Prosecutor Complaint Categories'
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updated: '2025-09-22T20:41:34+00:00'
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summary: "Whistleblower Retaliation is part of the Prosecutor Complaint Categories taxonomy used by Ohio Brady List. Whistleblower retaliation is a type of prosecutor misconduct that involves taking adverse action against a person who has reported or is suspected of reporting illegal or unethical behavior by a prosecutor or other public official. This may include termination, demotion, reassignment, or other forms of retaliation, and can be considered a violation of the individual's right to free speech and their right to report corruption without fear of retribution."
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## [Whistleblower Retaliation

 ](/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty-adjacent/whistleblower-retaliation)

Whistleblower retaliation is a type of prosecutor misconduct that involves taking adverse action against a person who has reported or is suspected of reporting illegal or unethical behavior by a prosecutor or other public official. This may include termination, demotion, reassignment, or other forms of retaliation, and can be considered a violation of the individual's right to free speech and their right to report corruption without fear of retribution.