In October 2024, Sheriff Robert ‘Bob’ Norris was sued by local photographer Pennie Collinson for allegedly making defamatory statements during a public campaign event. Collinson claimed that Norris falsely suggested she was involved in photographing child pornography and performing sex acts at a local library. The lawsuit accuses Norris of slander, defamation, and inflicting emotional distress. Norris denied the allegations, stating they were ‘100% false’ and part of a ‘hoax.’ ([spokesman.com](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/oct/23/kootenai-county-sheriff-norris-sued-for-allegedly-/?utm_source=openai))

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