Deputy Harry Sowards – Wayne County Sheriff’s Department

In 2019, Deputy Harry Sowards was involved in the arrest of David Eugene Sammons, a former employee of the Wayne County Board of Education. Sammons alleged that Sowards pursued false charges against him without probable cause, leading to claims of malicious prosecution, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The court found that Sammons’ allegations suggested Sowards could not have reasonably believed there was probable cause for the charges, allowing the claims to proceed. The case highlighted concerns about Sowards’ conduct and the potential violation of constitutional rights.

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