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County commissioner’s intimidation charge dismissed
The court dismissed Charlie Adkins’ intimidation charge without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again.
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Former JFS director enters not guilty plea
Jean Demosky faces eight felony counts related to misuse of government resources for a private children’s nonprofit through county JFS.
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County commissioner indicted in JFS theft case (Updated)
Commissioner Charlie Adkins was charged Monday with witness intimidation in the case against Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky.
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JFS director arrested on felony theft in office charge
Prosecutors allege Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky used county resources for her own benefit.
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County prosecutor misconduct claim falls flat
A defense attorney argued the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office had engaged in misconduct, but a local judge was not convinced.
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After months in ICE custody, brothers to pursue voluntary departure
The brothers’ immigration attorney said they will seek voluntary departure from the U.S. due to the toll of ongoing ICE detention.
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County prosecutor declines to exonerate brothers detained by ICE
Gregory Laverde Laguna and Victor Laverde Laguna were brought to Athens County for a hearing in local criminal cases Wednesday.
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Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE
It was not immediately clear how events unfolded locally or whether local officials cooperated with federal immigration agents.
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Former auditor’s office employee pleads guilty to felony charges
A former Athens County Auditor’s office employee has pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges as part of an agreement with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Former Athens County Auditor’s Office employee charged with theft in office
Former Deputy Auditor Kristen Andrews faces two third-degree felony charges.