In 2014, Sheriff Blair Olsen was sued in federal court by former employee Amanda Lee, alleging sexual discrimination and retaliation after she reported Olsen’s misuse of public funds, including a secret narcotics account. The lawsuit also claimed Olsen enforced a policy requiring female employees to wear skirts weekly, leading to inappropriate comments. Additionally, Olsen was accused of issuing a county cellphone to his wife under Lee’s name and using public funds for personal expenses. The lawsuit sought damages for loss of earnings and emotional distress.
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