Former Rockdale clerk details sexual allegations she made against ex-deputy
A Rockdale County deputy accused of sexually harassing a coworker was allowed to resign the day she was set to be fired, Channel 2 Action News reported.
Former deputy Dedra Hall, 40, of Covington, was arrested and charged with sexual battery Aug. 9 for the alleged incident on April 12, AJC.com previously reported.
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The alleged victim, a former county court clerk, asked Channel 2 to remain anonymous but spoke about the incident that led to her filing a complaint with the county’s Human Resources department. Hall worked as a bailiff at the time.
The woman, along with a witness, told investigators that Hall commented on the victim’s cleavage showing, the news station reported.
“(She) put her hands down my dress — commenced to fondling and groping my breasts,” the woman said. “I was scared and pulled away.”
The woman then began to re-button her dress, but she told Channel 2 that Hall said, “Oh no. Don’t button it now.”
Exclusive: Records show Rockdale deputy charged with sexual battery for fondling court clerk resigned on the day she was set to be fired last month.We just sat down with the victim: “ She did unbutton my dress and say “Oh no, don’t button it now.” @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/MqwGmBjXNy
— Nicole Carr (@NicoleCarrWSB) October 2, 2018
In a handwritten note to investigators obtained by the news station, Hall denied the sexual battery allegations. Channel 2 couldn’t reach Hall for comment Monday.
She was released from jail Aug. 9 on a $500 bond, according to Rockdale County Jail records.
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