Former AD Sues City Over Defamation | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Former Mesa High athletic director David Klecka is suing the city for $750,000, claiming a police officer defamed him during an investigation into a false rumor of a firearm at a school game—no weapon was ever found. Though charges were dropped, Klecka says his reputation is ruined and he can’t find work in education, blaming the fallout for his lost contracts. He’s reached a private settlement with the school district, but the city, police, and district remain silent amid pending litigation. The officer involved reportedly left the scene early and later tried to contact Klecka. Listen in…