The original arbitrator’s decision had drawn much political criticism in the Cleveland area and had garnered some misleading reporting. This link notes that the challenge to the award was unsuccessful: http://fox8.com/2016/02/25/appeals-court-agrees-cleveland-officer-should-get-job-back-after-sexting-scandal/
Discipline of police officers is subject that draws a lot of attention. For a closer look at one city’s experience see this “In Focus” article on our hone page: https://law.missouri.edu/arbitrationinfo/2015/09/22/the-arbitration-of-police-discipline-an-intensive-court-ordered-study-in-oakland-california/