Today's AJC has a story on TASER use at the Fulton County Jail today and its lack of review by the internal Use of Force panel.
Sheriff Myron Freeman said that these weren't reviewed, along with another 279 incidents like them, weren't reviewed because there was no serious injury to the inmate. Now I know Freeman's backstory and how he got where he is now, and it is heartwarming and all, but it is time for us to cut him loose. He should not be on the Democratic ballot the next time he is up and frankly, he should be recalled and it should be a democratic effort that gets him recalled.
After the jump is my Lexis news search for articles with "Sheriff Myron Freeman" in them. I did not go to page 2 on the search.
Top jail aide quits; records shredded; Auditor halts destruction, confiscates papers at lockup as judge holds hearing on whether Sheriff Myron Freeman obeyed rulings.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 13, 2007 Wednesday
Fulton jail not fixed, judge told; Monitor's report heaps criticism on Sheriff Myron Freeman's office, urges new leadership to end turmoil at facility.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 11, 2006 Wednesday
Fulton rehires tainted officers; Employees dismissed after courthouse killings
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 1, 2006 Friday
Judge lashes out on jail: Shoob lectures Fulton Sheriff Myron Freeman and warns of 'harsh consequences' for any false reports.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 17, 2007 Saturday
Scrutiny leads sheriff's chief of staff to resign
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 15, 2006 Saturday
Fulton inmate 'disappeared,' then died in cell
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 10, 2006 Sunday
Sheriff's aide told to pay; Tough spot: Freeman may be forced to seize the assets of his longtime friend and chief of staff.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 22, 2006 Wednesday
THE COURTHOUSE SHOOTINGS: ONE YEAR AFTER: Could it happen again? Yes.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 12, 2006 Sunday
SYSTEM FAILURE: Fulton Jail faces new notoriety as ailing crime victim from Los Angeles tells how he almost died while being held as a witness.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 26, 2007 Tuesday
Deputy in courthouse case quits with full benefits
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 3, 2005 Saturday
Report: Fulton judges need own guard force
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 20, 2005 Tuesday
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Judge: Audit jail reports; Fulton sheriff, whose claims of progress are disputed by critics, draws rebuke for criticism of court-ordered monitor; he says he welcomes the added scrutiny.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 24, 2007 Saturday
Sheriff wants jail monitor's resignation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 14, 2007 Wednesday
Fulton jail falls short in report to federal judge
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 5, 2007 Friday
Past returns to haunt Freeman's chief of staff; Investigators say he misused grant
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 18, 2006 Saturday
Sheriff defends status at jail; Fulton face-off: Freeman will appear before a judge to argue that a monitor is exaggerating conditions there.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 11, 2007 Monday
Jail monitor: Fulton needs outside inquiry; Expert tells judge that officials may be misleading court, intimidating staffers.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 23, 2007 Wednesday
EXTENDED STAY; Fulton jail is slow to let go; Inmates ordered released often held several days more
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 3, 2006 Monday
