Thursday, August 25, 2011
FORT SMITH — A Miller County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a petition that sought to remove the Sebastian County Circuit Court Clerk from office over allegations of sexual harassment.
Judge Kirk Johnson ruled Thursday the plaintiffs in the case didn’t have standing under the statute they used to file the petition against Ken Blevins.
Three female deputy circuit clerks filed a formal grievance with the county, alleging Blevins touched them inappropriately and made suggestive comments. Blevins denies the accusations.
A grievance committee ruled that Blevins sexually harassed office employees, but it had no legal standing to punish him. The removal petition was then filed.
Blevins told KFSM-TV he was pleased with the decision.
The women’s attorney, David Dunagin, is waiting for Johnson to issue an opinion before deciding whether to appeal.
FRANK MICHALEK fjm347 says...
Who made up the Grievance Commette?
If they found that the allegations were true, who do they awnser to.
If he did it. Adios
Posted 25 August 2011, 3:57 p.m. Suggest removal
Troy Moseley BlackDogSociety says...
I believe sexual harassment is a crime, shouldn't they push for prosecution of criminal charges? Once convicted then maybe he would be removed from office...
Posted 25 August 2011, 4:11 p.m. Suggest removal
Tommy Neal tneal77707220720 says...
punch him in the nose
Posted 25 August 2011, 6:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Jimmy Hix uss001 says...
A generous shot from a stun gun to his privates would totally ruin his day.
Posted 25 August 2011, 6:11 p.m. Suggest removal
Gary Underwood WGU says...
This was a political move. They were unhappy he won the office and worked to get him removed this way. The grievance committee would not even allow him to answer the charges. If he did it, he should pay the price. If he did not, they should be penalized somehow.
Posted 25 August 2011, 7:57 p.m. Suggest removal