Mobile County Sheriff’s office didn’t take sex harassment complaints seriously: Federal suit
Updated Mar 10, 2021;
Female Mobile County corrections officers were constantly sexually harassed on the job by male inmates while higher-ups in the sheriff’s office did not take the complaints seriously enough, according to a federal sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Twelve female corrections officers working for the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office filed sex discrimination charges with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC investigated the allegations and found there was sufficient basis to believe the women were subjected to a sexually hostile work environment, forwarding the findings to the Justice Department.
Justice sues Mobile County sheriff over sexual harassment
March 10, 2021
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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) The Justice Department sued the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday over claims it ignored claims of female jailers who say they are being sexually harassed by male prisoners.
The sex discrimination federal lawsuit, filed in Mobile, said female jail workers are regularly subjected to lewd comments, threats of sexual violence and male prisoners who expose themselves.
A dozen female jailers filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the complaint said, but Sheriff Sam Cochran and others failed to take the complaints seriously or act to stop the problem.
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Alabama legislation looks to rein in police and planning jurisdictions
Updated Mar 04, 2021;
Posted Feb 21, 2021
The signs outside McKenzie Farm Market on U.S. 98 south of Fairhope, Ala., generated a stir in recent years because it ran afoul with the city s sign ordinance. The market is located outside the city s corporate limits, but regulations are allowed because the business is within Fairhope s planning jurisdiction. Alabama is one of a few states with police and planning jurisdictions that extend beyond the city limits. (John Sharp/jsharp@al.com)
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But for Mike McKenzie, the phrase represents a modern-day frustration that affects his business. The owner of a mom-and-pop produce market south of Fairhope, McKenzie cannot vote in city elections even though he is assessed permit fees and must abide by zoning ordinances issued out of Fairhope City Hall. Not long ago, a city employee told him to remove a sign because it was in violation of a city ordinance.
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CONCORD â Like many high-achieving athletes, Matthew Lucky doesnât let his emotions get the best of him when heâs heading into competition.
The Concord High School junior knows the possibilities in front of him this week: He can repeat as the stateâs 3A 100-yard breaststroke champion at Thursdayâs meet in Cary. He can add another gold medal by winning the 200 individual medley.
Actually, heâs favored to win both races.
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And Lucky can help his Spiders teammates Eli DeCubellis, Sam Cochran and Jackson Moon claim gold in the 200 freestyle relay.
Yet when he was asked about the upcoming championships, Lucky spoke in measured, calm tones. He talk much about winning; instead, he talked about simply doing his best, having fun, and lifting his schoolâs swimming profile.