A jury ruled in favor of four former Adams County deputies who alleged they were fired for supporting a political opponent in the 2018 election. The deputies were awarded $5 million in damages.
Four former Adams County deputies were awarded $5 million in a years-long retaliation case, a jury ruled Tuesday. The men, who were serving as Adams County sheriff's deputies, claimed that former Sheriff Richard Reigenborn fired them for supporting his opponent in the 2018 election. During the trial, attorneys presented recordings and text messages as evidence to support the claim that the firings were politically motivated.
Three of the deputies, including current Sheriff Gene Claps, subsequently returned to the sheriff's department. The fourth man, Timothy Coates, retired following the controversy. Coates expressed the profound impact the wrongful termination had on him, stating, 'Far beyond cheated, I lost who I was. I served Adams County for a long time and I appreciate the citizens of Adams County, but it was taken from me.' The trial concluded after six days, with the jury deliberating for an hour and a half before reaching a verdict. This is not the first time former Sheriff Reigenborn has faced legal scrutiny. Last January, he was charged with forgery, attempt to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit forgery, and conspiracy to attempt to influence a public servant. His co-defendants in that case were former undersheriff Thomas McLallen and former Division Chief Michael Bethel
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