influence his investigation is an outrage. according to the putnam county sheriff, a man was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl on two occasions in 2010. levy says he accused himself after he found out defamatory statements made by smith against him were published in various online publications, including if he could have his own way, mr. hossu would never have been brought to justice. he said the lawsuit is politically motivated. it s obviously intended to influence the outcome of the upcoming sheriff s when someone attacks his character professionally or personally, they best be