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(770) 443-3010 that is the sheriffs office # i am sure anyone there could help you.
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Taxpayers will cover nearly all of a $300,000 payoff to settle a sexual harassment case against a local district attorney.
Since the middle of last year, the state-hired lawyer representing Paulding County District Attorney Dick Donovan had said they'd vigorously defend the allegations.
Channel 2 investigative reporter Aaron Diamant has learned that the lawsuit filed in federal court will soon go away, but only after taxpayers take a big hit.
“I’m not at all surprised this case settled for the number it did and as quickly as it did,” said employment attorney Jenn Coalson. “I think that given the allegations, there really wasn’t much other choice.”The lawsuit, filed last year by senior office staffer Jamie White, claimed Donovan repeatedly harassed her and retaliated against her when she reported it.
“I think the message here is people in positions of power have to be more sensitive to their employees,” Coalson said.
County Board of Commissioners records that Diamant obtained show how the $300,000 settlement breaks down.
The state’s Department of Administrative Services will back $220,000 in taxpayer dollars. Paulding County will kick in $5,000.
The county’s insurance company will kick in $50,000 after county taxpayers cover a $25,000 deductible.
“In an office that’s so important for the people’s trust to violate that trust, and then have the taxpayers pay for it -- It’s crazy,” said William Perry, with Georgia Ethics Watchdogs.
Diamant has already reported how an outside attorney, who the county paid nearly $18,000 to investigate White’s claims, found Donovan violated the county’s sexual harassment policy.
Plus, the state hired another private lawyer to represent Donovan, while Donovan hasn’t shelled out a penny
“I don’t think it should be on their backs. I think as an individual he should step up and reimburse the county and reimburse the state for this,” Perry said.
The county will also pay more than $6,000 in mediation fees.
We'll learn more about any non-monetary things Donovan agreed to once the final paperwork is filed with the court.Neither the county nor White's lawyer would comment on the settlement.
Diamant did not hear back from Donovan’s attorney.
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Taxpayers will cover nearly all of a $300,000 payoff to settle a sexual harassment case against a local district attorney.
Since the middle of last year, the state-hired lawyer representing Paulding County District Attorney Dick Donovan had said they'd vigorously defend the allegations.
Channel 2 investigative reporter Aaron Diamant has learned that the lawsuit filed in federal court will soon go away, but only after taxpayers take a big hit.
“I’m not at all surprised this case settled for the number it did and as quickly as it did,” said employment attorney Jenn Coalson. “I think that given the allegations, there really wasn’t much other choice.”
The lawsuit, filed last year by senior office staffer Jamie White, claimed Donovan repeatedly harassed her and retaliated against her when she reported it.
“I think the message here is people in positions of power have to be more sensitive to their employees,” Coalson said
County Board of Commissioners records that Diamant obtained show how the $300,000 settlement breaks down.
The state’s Department of Administrative Services will back $220,000 in taxpayer dollars. Paulding County will kick in $5,000.
The county’s insurance company will kick in $50,000 after county taxpayers cover a $25,000 deductible.“In an office that’s so important for the people’s trust to violate that trust, and then have the taxpayers pay for it -- It’s crazy,” said William Perry, with Georgia Ethics Watchdogs.Diamant has already reported how an outside attorney, who the county paid nearly $18,000 to investigate White’s claims, found Donovan violated the county’s sexual harassment policy.Plus, the state hired another private lawyer to represent Donovan, while Donovan hasn’t shelled out a penny“I don’t think it should be on their backs. I think as an individual he should step up and reimburse the county and reimburse the state for this,” Perry said The county will also pay more than $6,000 in mediation fees.We'll learn more about any non-monetary things Donovan agreed to once the final paperwork is filed with the court.Neither the county nor White's lawyer would comment on the settlement.Diamant did not hear back from Donovan’s attorney.
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Rodney's also has good catfish all you can eat
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Bruce was a wonderful man, he turned paulding around in a good way when he became sheriff. he also trained one the best sheriff's we have ever had.
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Mrs. Jessie was always a hot topic on here, some loved her, some did not, she was always kind to us..
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south paulding was hit pretty hard. especially mulberry rock road.
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Bullies usually stop bullying when they meet up with someone that is not afraid of them.
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I have nothing
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I have never been a fan of Tony's...
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I know of 5 people within the last 2 days that have been diagnosed with the flu, some of them had the shot, some did not. I think the site that posted the *trusted source* should have done more research, before posting that topic and staring a panic. I am glad Lindsey tried to put everyone at ease about it.
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21 hours ago, michelay1000 said:
Lady Raider
wow thank you that was very nice of you....
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he could have volunteered at the animal shelter.
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i will wait until nov 6, and I will be voting NO on all amendments. my husband voted today and said it was pretty crowded..
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This topic was a little late I do believe...
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Carl was a wonderful soul. RIP
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my husband tried it, a little over priced for me... and yes they have grilled items...
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she has changed her mind so many times, first yes then no then yes again, then no again smh
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i use to be able to help with issues like this lol but not anymore sorry:( i replied then i seen the edit... JSC can you delete some of your old attach? and by the way i am seeing *not secure* in big red letters.