Oxford County Deputies File Retaliation Complaints Against Sheriff Under the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act

Oxford County deputies file retaliation complaints against sheriff under the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act

The complaints alleging retaliation were filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission on Aug. 28, which will conduct an investigation of the allegations in a confidential process that could take up to six months.

Maine sheriff’s election rival among 3 deputies alleging illegal retaliation

“It sounds to me like a political hit job by my opponent six weeks before the election,” Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright said.

Maine sheriff's election rival among 3 deputies alleging illegal retaliation

"It sounds to me like a political hit job by my opponent six weeks before the election," Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright said.