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Convicted Sheriff Sued By County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County has filed a civil lawsuit against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to seek recovery of $85,406 in salary and benefits received by Kelly while he was under suspension. Kelly… Read More
Kelly Appeals Sentence And Contempt Order
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly filed notice Thursday that he is appealing his conviction on 18 felony charges and has asked to be freed while the appeal is pending…. Read More
New Sheriff Asks to Be Part of Lawsuit
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Even before he took the oath of office Monday to officially become Athens County sheriff, court papers were filed in an attempt to add Rodney Smith to a federal lawsuit…. Read More
Judge Asked To Add Sheriff Smith To Lawsuit
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Even before he took the oath of office Monday to officially become Athens County sheriff, court papers were filed in an attempt to add Rodney Smith to a federal lawsuit…. Read More
Athens County Democrats Appoint Smith As Sheriff Once Again
By: Ann Jacob
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Athens County Democrats have appointed a new sheriff for the fourth time. After being appointed for the first time one-year ago this month, Rodney Smith was appointed to Acting Athens… Read More
Quote To Test Landfill Records Presented To Commissioners
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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A consultant quoted a price of $5,145 to do testing to find out if records dug up from a landfill as part of the Patrick Kelly investigation pose a safety… Read More
Officials, Public React to Kelly Sentence
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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With former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly being sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, many say they are glad the case is over, but note that no one… Read More
Former Sheriff Pat Kelly Sentenced to 7 Years In Prison
By: Susan Tebben
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The former Athens County Sheriff who was found guilty on 18 felony counts including corruption and theft in office charges will now spend seven years in prison on the charges…. Read More
Former Athens County Sheriff To Be Sentenced Friday
By: Susan Tebben
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The former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly is set to find out Friday how much time he will be spending in prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple… Read More
Records Culled From Landfill In Kelly Case Causing Concerns For County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County officials are trying to figure out what to do with some smelly — and possibly contaminated — records that were recovered from a landfill during the investigation of… Read More
County Will Try To Recover Compensation Given To Kelly
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to file a civil action against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to try to recover compensation Kelly received while under suspension awaiting trial. Kelly… Read More
Commissioners Postpone Discussion on Recouping Former Sheriff’s Pay
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners want clarification of a state law before deciding whether to pursue the salary paid to former sheriff Patrick Kelly while he was under suspension awaiting trial…. Read More