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Former deputy files sexual harassment lawsuit against Camden County Sheriff’s Department

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Published 9:15 PM

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A former Camden County deputy has filed a lawsuit for sexual harassment, discrimination and illegal retaliation against the sheriff's department, Sheriff Tony Helms and a former Camden County Captain.

Former Camden County deputy Bethany Bowen alleges she was sexually harassed and discriminated against by coworkers during her employment with the Sheriff's Department.

The suit alleges that from Jan. 2017 to Feb. 2020 no female deputies were promoted but 13 male deputies were; female deputies were also paid less when they held the same rank as their male counterparts.

Court records allege that Sheriff Tony Helms knew about the unprofessional conduct, but failed to respond to complaints.

Court records additionally state that Bowen faced various forms of retaliation, both direct and indirect, for her complaints.

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