In 1997, Deputy Steve Cropper was involved in a case where he and other deputies failed to act on multiple complaints about a suspect, leading to the suspect’s violent attack on Cherie Shipp. Cropper’s inaction and the department’s failure to arrest the suspect despite clear threats resulted in a lawsuit alleging violations of constitutional rights. The court found that the deputies’ failure to respond appropriately was attributable to discriminatory motives, causing Shipp’s injuries. No disciplinary actions were taken against Cropper or other deputies following the incident.
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