'Happy to continue to have the sheriff as part of our team' - The Wasatch County Council allowed Sheriff Jared Rigby to take back his letter of resignation as he deals with the fallout of a video he recorded 'intimidating' a police witness. AdamHerbets
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — The Wasatch County Council decided on Wednesday to allow Sheriff Jared Rigby to take back his letter of resignation as he deals with the fallout of a video he recorded"bullying" and"intimidating" a police witness.Rigby submitted the letter of resignation on Wednesday in anticipation of receiving a job as the director of Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training .
Shortly before Rigby's swearing-in ceremony on Monday, in anticipation of a FOX 13 News investigation questioning the state's lack of awareness, his appointment was suddenly postponed and has not been rescheduled.Several government employees tasked with Rigby's hiring process said they had no knowledge of the video, which is now raising ethical questions among state leaders.
Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau said the withdrawing of the resignation letter"doesn't change anything."
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