In the early 1990s, Sheriff Wadley was accused of failing to protect Anthony DeMaria and his family from ongoing harassment and threats by their neighbors, the Sorensens. Allegations included making derogatory remarks about the DeMarias’ Italian heritage and expressing a desire to remove them from the community. A lawsuit was filed alleging violations of constitutional rights, but the court ultimately dismissed the claims. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/12/1093/2498844/?utm_source=openai))
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