Accusations flare in Curry Jones political scandal
A long rumored affair between Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Curry and former Franklin County Attorney Heather Jones is tied to court actions and an anonymous letter campaign. Jones plans to resign to join Johnson County Attorney's Office. Stephen Hunting will replace her. Curry seeks his first elected sheriff win amid disclosures of misuse of confidential information in a civil ouster petition.
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July 31 2012 a Johnson County Attorney Office email campaign on behalf of Curry violated campaign finance law. Curry won the Republican primary but faces multiple investigations and civil and criminal actions including an ouster suit and a search warrant. Heather Jones and Brandon Jones are connected to related political and legal actions.
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Curry resigns as sheriff. Langer assumes duties temporarily
On April 1 2013 Curry's resignation takes effect and Undersheriff Steve Langer formally takes over duties until a new sheriff is appointed. The civil ouster petition becomes public by order of Senior Judge John E Sanders.
Unsealed allegations target Jones affair in Franklin County case
Attorneys dispute claims about Heather Jones amid ouster petition. Pettson says informant's meth allegations were false and Jones was slandered. Jones's attorney Robin Fowler counters the petition misrepresents the investigation. Judge Sanders unseals parts of the document while keeping Curry's charges sealed. Howe defers comment as the KBI review proceeds.
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