Ohio Sheriff’s Lieutenant Apologizes for Controversial Posts Targeting Democrats
Lt. John Rodgers faces backlash after declaring he would withhold aid from Democrats, citing prescribed medications for his remarks.
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Lt. John Rodgers of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office has apologized and received a written reprimand for stating he would not help those who vote for Democrats. Rodgers attributed his controversial Facebook posts, which include demands for proof of voting preferences, to side effects from prescribed sleep aids. While the sheriff’s office emphasized that his comments do not reflect departmental values, they acknowledged community concerns about the incident. Other Ohio counties are also under scrutiny for similar social media misconduct among law enforcement officials.
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