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Belmont County Sheriff Fights Legal Challenge
By: Caroline Glaser
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The newly-elected Belmont County Sheriff is fighting to keep his job.
Sheriff David Lucas' attorney says he is continuing to focus on his position, despite the a legal challenge from his opponent in November's election.
Dick Flanagan, the former sheriff, is challenging Lucas' election arguing he is not properly qualified to hold his office.
Earlier this month Flanagan filed a document with the Ohio Supreme Court stating that Lucas did not meet residential or experience requirements to fulfill the position.
Lucas is challenging the allegations and has questioned how 30 years of law enforcement would make him unqualified.