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Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby formally placed on administrative leave by County Council

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The Wasatch County Council abandoned its resolution that would have asked for Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby's resignation on Wednesday. Instead, the council unanimously approved that the sheriff will be placed on voluntary administrative leave with pay until his term ends at the end of the year.

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