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Wasatch Co. sheriff accused of using Richins trial to discredit political rival

By Fox 13 · November 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby tried to use the high-profile murder trial of Kouri Richins to undermine a detective running against him for sheriff, prosecutors allege in newly unsealed charging documents. Weeks before the trial, Rigby allegedly sent prosecutors an anonymous letter questioning Summit County Sheriff Detective Eric Mainord’s ethics and credibility.

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