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William Ray Norris – Clarke County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Former Clarke County Sheriff William Ray Norris faced multiple charges, including using his office for personal gain, unlawful use of campaign contributions, and income tax evasion. In May 2021, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed for his impeachment, citing corruption and crimes involving moral turpitude. Norris resigned from office in May 2021 amid these allegations. In January 2022, he was indicted on charges related to using his office for personal gain. In September 2022, Norris agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of making a false statement on a loan application. In April 2023, he was sentenced to five years of probation for lying to obtain a bank loan used to pay off overdrawn accounts. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reinstated an indictment against Norris in February 2025, clearing the way for him to go to trial on campaign finance and ethics charges.

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