The Monterey County Civil Rights Office found that then-Captain John Thornburg failed to take appropriate action in response to reports of sexual harassment by former Undersheriff John Mineau. Despite multiple reports, Thornburg did not address the misconduct. He was later promoted to Undersheriff. ([ksbw.com](https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-county-undersheriff-mineau-victim-sues-county-over-misconduct/41547228?utm_source=openai))
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