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  • March 30, 2025 at 5:51 pm #25145 Reply
    CBKN76
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    Sheriff Richard Thompson was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by David Eugene Sammons in 2021. The lawsuit alleged that Thompson, in his supervisory capacity, was complicit in the actions of Deputy Harry Sowards, who pursued false charges against Sammons without probable cause. The court allowed claims against Thompson to proceed, indicating potential supervisory liability for the alleged misconduct. This case raised questions about Thompson’s oversight and the department’s practices regarding the pursuit of criminal charges.

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    March 30, 2025 at 5:51 pm #25151 Reply
    CBKN76
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    In 2023, Angela McCoy filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Richard Thompson and the Wayne County Commission, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. McCoy, who began working as a clerk in the sheriff’s office in April 2022, sustained a workplace injury in November 2022. She claimed that shortly after reporting the injury and seeking medical attention, she was terminated from her position. The lawsuit alleged that the termination was in violation of workers’ compensation laws and constituted discrimination based on her work-related injury. This case raised concerns about the department’s treatment of employees who sustain injuries on the job.

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