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The Allegations:
A lawsuit was filed against a sheriff's deputy, Ben Fields, accusing him of coercing female inmates into sexual acts in exchange for leniency, such as avoiding ankle monitor fees and remaining on home incarceration.
The alleged sexual acts took place in the chambers of District Judge Kevin Mullins, who was later found murdered.
The sheriff, Shawn M. Stines, was also named in the lawsuit for allegedly failing to properly supervise Fields and for being deliberately indifferent to the deputy's misconduct.
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Key Players:
Ben Fields: The former sheriff's deputy accused of sexual extortion.
Kevin Mullins: The District Judge whose chambers were allegedly used for the sexual acts; he was later found murdered.
Shawn M. Stines: The sheriff accused of failing to supervise his deputy.
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Additional Information:
The lawsuit was filed by a woman named Sabrina Adkins, who claimed she was one of the victims of the alleged sexual extortion.
The sheriff, Shawn M. Stines, was later charged with the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins.
The events surrounding the lawsuit and murder caused shock and outrage in the local community and raised questions about the culture of the courthouse.