Ex-sheriff’s team casts dim view of accusers
FAIRVIEW — Attorneys for former Custer County Sheriff Mike Burgess unleashed their client’s defense Tuesday during opening statements, depicting him as the victim of a civil lawsuit conspiracy by a band of "liars” and "convicted felons.”
Burgess, 56, faces 36 felony charges of sexual abuse of female inmates and drug court participants once in his charge.
"My client’s ...
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