Sheriff's Deputy's Firing Suit Tossed, His Atty Sanctioned

By Chart Riggall · February 11, 2026, 5:25 PM EST

A Georgia federal judge tossed a lawsuit Wednesday from a former Atlanta-area sheriff's deputy who claimed he was fired for supporting his boss' political opponent, while sanctioning the deputy's lawyer for...

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Case Title

Parker v. Labat et al

Case Number

Court

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Jobs

Date Filed

July 09, 2025

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