Sheriff

Madison County Chair Sues Sheriff Amid Election Misconduct Controversy Sparked by Facebook Comments

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WINTERSET, Iowa — A legal battle has emerged in Madison County as the chairwoman of the county supervisors, Heather Stancil, has initiated a lawsuit against Sheriff Jason Barnes. The conflict arises amid an investigation linked to Stancil’s remarks on Facebook, which have sparked allegations of election misconduct and voter intimidation. The lawsuit claims that Barnes acted outside legal protocols established in Iowa law. According to the complaint, the sheriff was supposed to investigate allegations of election misconduct only under the guidance of the attorney general, rather than independently. Furthermore, any reports stemming from such investigations … Read more

Judge Slams Sheriff Hutson with Contempt Charges Over Transport Mishaps

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A judge in Louisiana has charged Sheriff Hutson with contempt of court following ongoing issues related to the transport of inmates. This development has raised concerns about the sheriff’s handling of responsibilities within the justice system, prompting scrutiny regarding operational deficiencies. The case centers around repeated failures associated with inmate transportation, which have been cited as a significant factor in disrupting court proceedings. According to court records, these transport issues have resulted in numerous delays, thereby complicating the judicial process and affecting the rights of defendants. During a recent court session, the presiding judge expressed … Read more

Legal Showdown Set for September: Iowa AG’s Suit Against Sheriff Over Social Media Dispute Heats Up

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POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A significant legal proceeding is set to unfold as a new hearing date has been scheduled for September 12 in the lawsuit filed by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx. This development follows an earlier scheduled hearing that was slated for July 18. The lawsuit stems from an incident in which Sheriff Marx allegedly disregarded direct instructions from Bird to amend a Facebook post about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Instead of complying with the request and substituting the post with one from the Attorney … Read more

CAIR Takes Legal Action Against Multnomah County Sheriff for Alleged Hijab Violations of Muslim Women in Custody

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has launched a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, asserting that the rights of two Muslim women were violated while they were in custody. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of sisters Serine Abuelhawa and Marjannah Hassan, claims that the sheriff’s office forcibly removed their hijabs and took photographs of them without their religious head coverings. CAIR argues that this action not only infringes on their religious freedoms but also disrespects their dignity as individuals. “The treatment these young women faced is … Read more