A suburban Atlanta county is seeking protection from its sheriff. Clayton County attorneys accuse Sheriff Victor Hill of objectionable actions, policies and practices. The filing seeks to protect the county from potential legal liability and damage to its reputation as a result of Hill's actions. Hill abruptly fired more than two dozen sheriff's department workers in 2005. Hill has defended his actions, saying he inherited a dysfunctional organization.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Clayton county pays millions to fired deputies
Clayton County has paid about $6.5 million dollars to deputies who lost their jobs when Sheriff Victor Hill took office in 2005.
The deputies sued the county.
They accused Hill of wrongful treatment.
The day after the firings, a superior court judge sided with the employees.
He ruled that they were dismissed without cause.
They returned to work two weeks later.
The deputies sued the county.
They accused Hill of wrongful treatment.
The day after the firings, a superior court judge sided with the employees.
He ruled that they were dismissed without cause.
They returned to work two weeks later.
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