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Sheriff Christopher Wainwright – Oxford County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2022, former sheriff’s clerk Joan Kelly filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Wainwright, alleging he violated her First Amendment rights by attempting to fire her for criticizing him and reporting misconduct within the agency. The lawsuit also claimed sex discrimination and defamation, stating that Wainwright treated male employees differently and retaliated against her for whistleblowing.

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