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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Alabama Police Chief's Multiple Suspensions and Misconduct Allegations"

Tensions rise in Tarrant, Alabama as the mayor suspends police chief Wendell Major, sparking a heated council meeting where the decision is unanimously reversed. Accusations of professional misconduct and mental instability fly between the mayor and chief, with the mayor threatening legal action. The ongoing feud stems from the chief's testimony in a court case involving a councilman and the mayor's alleged retribution. The council plans to investigate the mayor's allegations against the chief independently, while citizens express frustration over the public officials' discord.

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#alabama #mayor #police-chief

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Tarrant Police Chief's Return Sparks Ongoing Controversy

Tarrant's embattled police chief, Wendell Major, has been reinstated after the city council unanimously overruled his suspension by Mayor Wayman Newton. The council members and citizens accused the mayor of creating a conspiracy to remove the police chief over a grudge. The ongoing legal and political battle between the mayor and council includes lawsuits, directives, and public insults. Newton accused Major of poor performance, while Major defended his job performance and expressed confidence in serving the community. The mayor's request to block the council's vote was denied, and a pending lawsuit challenges the council's authority to intervene in police personnel matters. Newton has requested an investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

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#council #mayor #police-chief