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And charged with grand theft and drug possession last week is speaking out for the first time only to 10 news to clear his name. Reginald roundtree spoke with him. Deputy steven smith says he is innocent. For 4 years down hill real fast after an ex girlfriend told investigators he was using prescription drugs. His Attorney Says smith is a whistleblower, and was targeted when he spoke out against policies within the department. We get an exclusive look at what deputy smith and his attorney believe is a rush to judgement in a bad case. Sot inwe believe the charges were motivated because my client was a whistle blower. 19 36 00 attorney john trevena represents former Deputy Steven smith. He says smith, a once honored deputy, was targeted by the sheriffs office. He complained about a policy which called for deputies to question 30 citizens a month with field interviews reports. Trevena goes on with other issues like the shooting deputy smith was involved in back in april 2013. A suspect ju

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