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Two Grand County deputies are suing, claiming the sheriff retaliated against them for speaking out about his leadership

By Salt Lake Tribune · September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
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One Grand County deputy says he was denied backup. Another says his command role was dismantled. Their lawsuit alleges the sheriff retaliated after they spoke to The Salt Lake Tribune.

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