The attorney for the Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill, who is facing federal crimes believes, the commission tasked to decide if Hill was fit to carry out his duties as sheriff broke the law.
The attorney for a Georgia sheriff charged with federal civil rights violations is blasting the public release of a review panel's report urging the governor to suspend him from office
In an Executive Order Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill from office pending the outcome of a federal case against him.
Panel to advise if Georgia sheriff should be suspended
KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press
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FILE - This undated photo provided by the Gwinnett County Sheriff s Department shows Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill. Georgia s governor on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, appointed a panel to determine whether Hill, accused of violating the civil rights of several people in his custody, should be suspended pending the outcome of federal charges. (Gwinnett County Sheriff s Department via AP)AP
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia s governor on Wednesday appointed a panel to determine whether a sheriff accused of violating the civil rights of several people in his custody should be suspended pending the outcome of federal charges.
ATLANTA â Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a three-person panel to make a recommendation as to whether Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill should keep his job.
Kemp issued the executive order on May 19 following Hillâs indictment on four counts of violating the civil rights of four inmates at the Clayton County jail.
ATLANTA â Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill pleaded not guilty April 27 after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on four charges of civil rights violations.
The commission, made up of Attorney General Chris Carr, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams and Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds, has been asked by Kemp to determine if Hillâs indictment adversely affects the administration of his duties such that the rights and interests of the public are adversely affected.