All criminal charges against Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney Thomas Rogers, a lawyer working in the Special Victims Unit, were dropped Monday, just days after he was arrested twice in two separate domestic violence incidents.

Now, the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is calling for a full review of this case and all of the cases Rogers prosecuted in Special Victims.

“[W]e recognize that when someone in a position of authority within the criminal justice system is accused of domestic violence, it can erode public trust,” said Lyn Schollett, executive director of the Coalition. “Survivors who have put their faith in the system may now question whether their own cases will be taken seriously, fairly prosecuted, or influenced by internal relationships.”

Rogers was in Manchester District Court on Monday to settle misdemeanor charges of domestic violence-simple assault, stalking, and breach of bail following his two arrests Friday morning — once just after midnight and again around 6:30 a.m.

The deal reached between prosecutors and Rogers’ defense attorney lets him walk away with all charges nol prossed, or dismissed, by the court. It also stipulates that Rogers is to be on good behavior for the next year and submit to taking a drug or alcohol test.

Heather Hamel, spokesperson for the Manchester Police Department, told NHJournal that the victim in the case had input into the agreement. Schollett said bringing the victim into the settlement talks was the right thing to do.

“Every individual who experiences domestic violence deserves safety, support, and the freedom to make their own decisions—including whether or not to participate in a criminal prosecution. It is critical that victims’ voices be heard and respected,” Schiollett said.

While it is important that victims have a voice in the process, it’s crucial for the rule of law to apply to everyone, even prosecutors, she said.

“No one, regardless of their status or position, is above accountability, and no survivor is alone,” Schollett said.

The Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office needs to acknowledge the deep faith the community puts in its employees to uphold the law and protect people by taking concerns about Rogers seriously, according to Schollett. That faith has been shaken by Rogers’ arrest and quick settlement and needs to be earned back.

“We encourage the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office to address the public’s concerns directly and transparently, and to reaffirm its commitment to handling all domestic violence cases with integrity, consistency, and impartiality,” Schollett said. “We also call for an independent review of both this case and of all of the domestic violence cases handled by the prosecutor charged with domestic violence. Such a review and public report are the only way to ensure that public confidence is restored and that no survivor feels their case may be unfairly handled due to internal conflicts of interest.”

Rogers’ case was prosecuted by the Manchester City Solicitor’s Office, according to court records. City Solicitor Emily Gray Rice did not respond to a request for comment.

Shawn Sweeney, First Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney, told NHJournal Rogers is no longer working in the Special Victims Unit, but declined to say if he was still employed by the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office. 

According to court records, sometime after midnight on Friday, Rogers got into a conflict with neighbors over fireworks being lit. Rogers had been drinking and began fighting with a neighbor after the neighbor saw Rogers shove his girlfriend to the ground, according to court records. Police were called about the first incident, and Rogers was taken into custody and charged with domestic violence simple assault. He was then released around 2:30 a.m. on bail and ordered to stay away from the woman. 

Police responded to a 911 hang-up call from his address around 6:30 a.m. to find Rogers now alone in the home, according to court records. He was then arrested and charged with stalking and breach of bail.