Lake County Deputy Alleges Political Retaliation in Demotion Following Election Support
CHICAGO — A former sergeant with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has launched a federal lawsuit against Sheriff John D. Idleburg and State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, claiming he faced demotion due to his political support for a candidate in last year’s election. Deputy Ari Briskman, who is seeking reinstatement to his prior rank along with back pay and damages, contends this action was a politically motivated retaliation. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court, alleges that Briskman was stripped of his rank just a day after the Nov. 5 election, where he endorsed Republican … Read more