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Convicted killer disappeared for more than 12 hours in Clayton County Jail, sheriff says
The Clayton County Sheriff is taking action against four officers after a mix-up led to a lockdown inside the jail after they ...
Ex-Clayton County deputy indicted after allegedly slamming inmate’s head into wall, tasing him
In a Channel 2 Action News exclusive, we spoke to the Clayton County sheriff about a violent incident involving a former ...
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‘No excuse’: Killer’s release latest issue in Clayton Sheriff’s Office
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen blames outdated system, lack of training for mix-up, but some aren’t buying his reasons for error.
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Sheriff says outdated system to blame for accidental release of convicted killer
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen said his workers are using a computer system more than 40 years old, and it’s difficult to navigate. Allen pointed out to Channel 2’s Tom Jones in an ...
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Sheriff says 3 people were fired after convicted killer’s accidental release from Clayton County Jail
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Three staff members at the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office have been fired following the mistaken release of a convicted killer from the county jail last month, officials ...
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Clayton County Commission chair: Sheriff needs to 'get his jail in order' after convicted killer mistakenly released
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Commission Chairwoman Alieka Anderson-Henry is demanding accountability from Sheriff Levon Allen after his department mistakenly released a convicted murderer.
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Sheriff says 3 people were fired after convicted killer’s accidental release from Georgia jail
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Three staff members at the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office have been fired following the mistaken release of a convicted killer from the county jail last month, officials ...