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.
Dubuque Sheriff's deputy hiring sparks backlash after sex abuse charges resurface
A man sworn in as a Dubuque County Sheriff Deputy on Tuesday was charged with sexual abuse after allegedly assaulting a minor in 2017.Matt Pothoff's hiring has
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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,
Dubuque County Sheriff's deputy resigns after sexual abuse allegations draw backlash
: An Iowa sheriff's deputy has resigned amid backlash from the community after his sexual abuse allegations came to light.
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.
Dubuque County Sheriff's Office facing backlash over controversial Sheriff's Deputy hire
The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is facing public scrutiny after a Facebook post was shared by the department about a newly-hired Sheriff's Deputy.
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 charges against the man were dismissed with prejudice.
Sex abuse allegation in young Dubuque County deputy's past triggers outrage, protest
The Dubuque County sheriff’s decision to hire a man accused, but never convicted, of sexual abuse has caused outrage this week on social media.
Dubuque County deputy resigns amid backlash over past abuse charge that was later dismissed
The deputy's hiring has been the subject of public scrutiny, citing a 2017 sexual abuse charge that he was later cleared of.
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 ...
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Dubuque Co. Sheriff’s deputy announces resignation
Dubuque County Sheriff Joseph Kennedy announced Thursday that Deputy Matthew Pothoff had resigned, just days after posting to Facebook about his hiring. That Facebook post drew public outcry ...
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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.