Undersheriff Greg Ridler was named in a lawsuit filed by Chris McKinney, a former employee of the Benton County Health Department. The lawsuit alleged that Ridler, along with other county officials, engaged in a systematic campaign to create a case for terminating McKinney based on unfounded disciplinary actions and false allegations. The suit claimed violations of McKinney’s constitutional rights, including free speech, due process, and equal protection.
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