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Kevin Payne – Niagara County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In 2020, Kevin Payne, then Chief Jail Administrator, was implicated in a lawsuit filed by former correction officer Alexandra Matalavage. The lawsuit alleged that Payne participated in retaliatory actions, including initiating a criminal investigation against Matalavage to obstruct her promotion opportunities following her discrimination complaints. The legal proceedings addressed claims of gender-based discrimination and retaliation. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/matalavage-v-sheriff-of-niagara-cnty?utm_source=openai))

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