Sergeant Brent Patterson was implicated in a federal lawsuit by former employee Erica Cagle, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Patterson, along with Deputy Mike Jones, was accused of inappropriately touching Cagle by massaging her shoulders, neck, and head without her consent. The lawsuit characterized these actions as unwanted and demeaning. This case contributed to a series of legal actions against the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, indicating broader concerns about workplace conduct within the department. ([usaherald.com](https://usaherald.com/madison-county-sheriffs-office-defending-federal-lawsuit-sexually-hostile-work-environment/?utm_source=openai))

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