Sheriff Corey Helton faced allegations of retaliatory behavior beginning around September 2021. After a deputy raised concerns about questionable hiring practices and misconduct within the department, Helton allegedly initiated baseless write-ups, demoted the deputy, and significantly reduced his salary. The deputy resigned due to the hostile environment and filed a lawsuit citing retaliation and constructive discharge. ([docs.justia.com](https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-mexico/nmdce/2%3A2023cv00355/487319/44?utm_source=openai))
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