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Dubuque County deputy resigns

i9: New Sheriff’s deputy cleared of sex abuse charge draws outrage

The hiring of a Dubuque County Sheriff’s deputy that faced a sexual abuse charge 8 years ago drew outrage on social media. Dubuque County Sheriff Joseph Kennedy told TV9 the sexual abuse charge against Matthew Pothoff came up during the hiring process but that the case was dismissed with prejudice,

The Des Moines Register · 3d

Dubuque County deputy resigns after widespread complaints over past sex abuse charge

A man hired as a Dubuque County sheriff’s deputy has resigned after an old sex abuse case in which he was never convicted caused community outrage.

WQAD · 2d

Dubuque County deputy resigns amid public backlash

The deputy's hiring has been the subject of public scrutiny, citing a 2017 sexual abuse charge that he was later cleared of.

Cedar Rapids KCRG-TV on MSN2d

Dubuque Co. Sheriff’s deputy announces resignation

A newly-hired Dubuque County Sheriff’s deputy who sparked backlash for years-old allegations of sexual abuse has resigned.

3don MSN

Sheriff apologizes as Matt Pothoff quits amid protests and 18,000-signature petition

Matt Pothoff has resigned from the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office.In a press release, Sheriff Joseph Kennedy said, "It is ...

Social media backlash erupts after Iowa sheriff's deputy hired despite past sexual abuse charge

The sheriff said he felt confident in the hire as the deputy cleared the required background checks, polygraph and other screenings associated with the hiring process, emphasizing that the criminal ...

KWWL2d

Dubuque County Deputy Sheriff resigns after public backlash

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL)--- The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office released a statement Thursday afternoon stating that Matt Pothoff, a newly hired Deputy Sheriff, has resigned from his position.

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