ExSheriff

Federal Judge Again Dismisses Ex-Sheriff Villanueva’s $25 Million Lawsuit Against L.A. County, Citing Insufficient Evidence

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Los Angeles, California — A federal judge has dismissed a $25 million lawsuit filed by former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for a second time. In this legal action, Villanueva alleges that county officials defamed him and infringed on his rights, leading to significant professional repercussions. In his lawsuit, Villanueva contends that his personnel file was marked as “do not rehire,” which he claims has hindered his job prospects. The designation followed a determination by a county panel that he had engaged in harassment against two officials. He described the Internal Affairs Bureau’s investigation … Read more

Florida Court Reconsiders $15 Million Racial Discrimination Award Against Ex-Sheriff

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Attorneys are challenging a substantial $15 million racial discrimination verdict awarded in a lawsuit involving former Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr., alleging the amount is excessively high. The legal complaint originated when Sgt. Kevin Davis, a white deputy, claimed he was unfairly passed over for promotion due to racial considerations, culminating in a jury verdict on February 7. At the conclusion of the trial, the jury decided to compensate Davis with $15 million for his emotional distress and mental suffering. This figure also includes more than $115,000 designated for lost wages … Read more

Ex-Sheriff Accused of Murder Seeks Bond Release After Alleged Judicial Killing in Kentucky

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Lexington, KY — A high-profile case that has captured the attention of Kentucky residents progresses as former Letcher County Sheriff, Shawn Stines, seeks release on bond. Stines, who is accused of the September slaying of Judge Kevin Mullins, made the request during a recent court appearance. The murder, said to have occurred in Judge Mullins’ chambers, sent shockwaves through the community, putting the spotlight on the safety of judicial officers and the stresses within law enforcement agencies. The case against Stines is staggering, with the evidence presented in court painting a complex picture of the … Read more

Jury Grants $1 Million to Two Dismissed Wake County Deputies in Lawsuit Against Ex-Sheriff Gerald Baker

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Raleigh, N.C. — In a significant courtroom decision, two former Wake County deputies were awarded $1 million after winning a wrongful termination lawsuit against their previous employer, ex-Sheriff Gerald Baker. The jury delivered the verdict this week, concluding a legal battle that spotlighted issues of alleged unfair dismissal within the sheriff’s office. The lawsuit stemmed from the 2018 dismissals of Steven Williamson and Alvis Speight, both of whom had served as deputies under several administrations. Their termination came shortly after Baker assumed office, a move the former deputies claimed was politically motivated rather than based … Read more