Lawsuit shows ongoing conflicts over termination allegations
The article describes a 2001 wrongful termination lawsuit involving Joslin and Schoppe with comments on witnesses and an investigation led to charges against a deputy. An inmate testified Schoppe had sexual contact with him and Schoppe was fired. Joslin was cleared by a grand jury, but he was later fired for an unrelated issue.
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Dearl Hardy
Chambers County
Former Chambers County deputy faces lawsuit amid probe into 2002 drunken charges
The latest suit targets Crystal Schoppe as part of a web of cases tied to the Chambers County Sheriffs Department over a 2002 incident in Anahuac. Three deputies Dear Hardy Brett Hulsey and John Joslin face charges of official oppression aggravated perjury and tampering as trial looms in Judge Wilborns court. Vernon Coates linked to six criminal counts including aggravated assault evading arrest and suspended drunken driving charges, with potential 99 year maximums. charges were dropped after indictments. County commissioners plan to discuss settling Coates suit at the courthouse meeting while Justin sues for wrongful termination alleging pressure to file false charges and discredit him. County previously settled another suit for 30000. Kristopher Banks
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Sherff
Anahuac
Dear Hardy
Brett Hulsey
John Joslin
Carrall Wilborn
344Th District
Vernon Coates
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Joslin
Chambers County Commissioners’ Court
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Justin
Hardy
Sgt
David Beck
Hussey
Schoppe
Jessin
Jimmy Sylvia
Kristopher Banks
Inmate Accusation Denied in Schoppe Suit
McGuire states the inmate’s accusation against Schoppe is false and the probe was retaliation. Schoppe seeks reinstatement, back wages, and damages. Joslin’s past with the Cleveland Texas Police Department may influence the case after resigning in 2000 amid an alleged coercion attempt.
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McGuire
Joslin
Cleveland
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ExxonMobil gives $800 to Baytown Cares volunteers
Steffani Box of ExxonMobil presents an $800 company check to Baytown Cares volunteers Charlie Tallant and Sammy Mahan. The nonprofit distributes smoked turkeys and briskets to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas and supports the Baytown Police Association’s Blue Santa program. So far this year Baytown Cares has helped over 30 families and 124 children.
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Soldier's son carries on after Iraq blast and healing
Michael Matthews, a V Corps field artillery soldier and Sterling High School graduate, survived a Baghdad convoy explosion that shattered his arm and nearly severed vital areas. He later appeared on 60 Minutes II with his parents and is now at Walter Reed recovering with a Purple Heart awarded, while prayers at Abiding Faith Baptist Church in Baytown continue for his and other troops’ safety.
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Baytown
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