Delaware County settles lawsuit for $13.5 million
JAY — Delaware County commissioners voted on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit for $13.5 million that was brought against the sheriff by former female inmates who accused him of covering for jailers they said sexually molested them.
Property taxes could be raised by 18 percent to pay claims to the 15 women who claimed abuse.
“I did not cover up anything,” Sheriff Jay Blackfox said. “I would not have...
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