Sheriff Wainwright praises fairness of process that tried to remove him from office
Gov. Janet Mills rejected an attempt by Oxford County commissioners to remove him from office.
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Gov. Janet Mills rejected an attempt by Oxford County commissioners to remove him from office.
If Sheriff Christopher Wainwright is removed, the governor will appoint an interim sheriff to serve until the next scheduled election.
Lawyers in case against Sheriff Christopher Wainwright give closing arguments Wednesday as county commissioners seek his removal from office.
After the hearing, Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander will provide a written report to the governor and make an advisory recommendation based on the evidence presented at the hearing and through documentation, after which Mills will make her decision.
The Oxford County Commission has outlined several complaints against Sheriff Christopher Wainwright