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In October 2017, Officer Brandon Clarke was involved in the arrest of Donna LaFever, who alleged excessive force during her booking at the Chenango County Jail. LaFever filed a lawsuit claiming that Clarke and other officers used unnecessary force, including a strip search and decontamination shower, without proper justification. The case, LaFever v. Clarke, was […]
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In June 2014, Officer William Washburn conducted an unjustified strip search of 67-year-old Christopher M. Murphy, who was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Despite Murphy’s bail being posted promptly, Washburn delayed his release by approximately two hours, stating Murphy would ‘sit in my jail for a while.’ The strip search lacked reasonable suspicion and […]
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In March 2021, multiple female correction officers filed complaints against several male colleagues for sexual harassment. Allegations included inappropriate comments, unwanted physical contact, and creating a hostile work environment. The county’s Department of Personnel investigated and found violations of sexual harassment policies. Two officers were suspended for 30 days with pay, and a third resigned […]
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In March 2021, a correction officer was accused of making persistent and egregious sexual comments to female colleagues, including stating he wanted to ‘rape her in the parking lot.’ Despite multiple complaints from female employees and inmates over the years, he reportedly faced no discipline and remains employed at the facility. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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Between 2019 and 2023, a correction officer allegedly made persistent and egregious sexual comments to female colleagues, including stating he wanted to ‘rape her in the parking lot.’ Despite multiple complaints from female employees and inmates over the years, he reportedly faced no discipline and remains employed at the facility. ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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In March 2021, a correction officer was accused of grabbing a female co-worker and pulling her into a room while attempting to unbuckle his pants. The female officer fought him off and escaped. The county’s Department of Personnel found that at least three male correction officers violated sexual harassment policies. Two were suspended for 30 […]
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In 2014, Undersheriff Jerry Maggy was found to have violated workplace policies by creating an offensive and hostile environment for a female employee. Evidence included a note offering money for a Christmas gift, with a request not to buy from Victoria’s Secret ‘unless you send me a picture.’ He was suspended for 30 days. ## […]
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In 2009, Lieutenant James Langler was found guilty of multiple disciplinary charges, including altering a departmental shift schedule in retaliation for political reasons. The Appellate Division, Fourth Department, annulled the determination regarding one charge due to lack of substantial evidence but confirmed the remaining charges. The case was remitted to the County of Cayuga for […]
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On May 21, 2014, Deputy Schawbenbauer allegedly assaulted a detainee, rendering him unconscious. The detainee claimed that Schawbenbauer falsified documents to cover up the assault. The detainee filed a lawsuit against Schawbenbauer and other officers, alleging excessive force and false imprisonment. The case was dismissed in 2018. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-york/nywdce/1%3A2017cv00452/112010/45/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Bryan […]
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On May 7, 2021, multiple York County Sheriff’s Office deputies fired nearly 50 shots at Trevor Mullinax, who was experiencing a mental health crisis and sitting in his pickup truck with a shotgun. Mullinax was struck approximately nine times, including in the head. His mother, standing beside the truck, was also in the line of […]
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In 2014, Sheriff Michael Johnson was indicted for creating fraudulent police reports to assist a friend’s credit repair business in inflating credit scores for over 100 individuals. He was sentenced to 2½ years in prison. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Michael Johnson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/michael-johnson-6/)
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Deputy Roger Suber was involved in the 2013 in-custody death of Jackie McBeth. Despite McBeth being unarmed and fully restrained, officers, including Suber, applied excessive pressure on his upper torso while he was lying on his stomach, leading to his death by restraint asphyxia. The court concluded that such actions were unnecessary and posed a […]
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Deputy Roger Hill participated in the 2013 incident resulting in the death of Jackie McBeth. McBeth, who was handcuffed and leg-ironed, died due to restraint asphyxia caused by officers applying excessive pressure on his upper torso while he was in a prone position. The court found that the force used was unnecessary and disproportionate, leading […]
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Deputy James Johnson was implicated in the 2013 death of Jackie McBeth, who died from restraint asphyxia while in custody. Despite McBeth being unarmed and fully restrained, officers, including Johnson, continued to apply pressure on his upper torso while he was lying on his stomach. The court determined that such actions presented a substantial and […]
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Deputy Wendy Childers was involved in the 2013 in-custody death of Jackie McBeth. McBeth, who was unarmed and already secured with handcuffs and leg irons, died due to restraint asphyxia while being subdued by officers. The court found that the continued application of a chokehold and the piling of officers on McBeth’s torso while he […]