In April 2019, Sergeant Steven Goode was accused of sexually assaulting fellow jailer Tabatha L. King while moving inmate mattresses. King alleged that Goode threatened her to remain silent about the incident. She also reported that Goode sent her unwanted, sexually explicit photos and that he sent similar images to other female employees. King claimed that these actions were condoned by the sheriff’s office. Goode denied the allegations. The case led to a federal lawsuit filed by King in December 2021, which is still pending as of February 2024.
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