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Athens attorney alleges county prosecutor interfered on friend’s behalf
The central allegation: Keller Blackburn implicated a friend’s wife in a drug case to discredit her in her divorce.
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Athens County prosecutor handed off personal connection’s DV case
Keller Blackburn said he was overly familiar with “the truthfulness of the parties involved” in Bryan Wharton’s domestic violence case.
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Prosecutor says personal knowledge didn’t affect investigation
He said personal knowledge played a role in an offer of immunity made during the investigation, however.
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Athens County prosecutor implicated a personal connection in drug case
The woman was identified in indictments but has not been charged. A special prosecutor was assigned to handle the case — eventually.
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Athens County prosecutor’s actions ethically dubious, experts say
Experts question Keller Blackburn’s personal ties to an investigation’s subject. The investigation has been cited in her divorce.
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Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays
In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
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Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
The library’s board president supports voluntary recognition of the union.
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Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
Under Jen Seifert’s leadership, SAOP attracted millions in public funding, and the organization transformed from a small direct service orientation toward one focused in part on transforming the housing market.
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Tenant advocates publish properties owned by sexual harassment co-defendants
The federal lawsuit against an Athens County landlord has been amended to include three of his family members.
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New resource center to open in Nelsonville
The Athens County Community Cares Resource Center will host various service providers, taking a “360 degree” approach to the people it serves.
