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Former Deputy Sheriff Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation

Richard G. Farnham, a former Pinnellas County Deputy Sheriff, was today sentenced to 12 months in prison and 12 months of supervised release for violating the federally protected civil rights of a man while Farnham was on storm patrol in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan. Farnham was also ordered to pay $2,300 in restitution to the victim.

“Americans should not have to fear the abuse of authority by law enforcement officers,” said Wan J. Kim, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. “While the vast majority of law enforcement officers perform their duties with honor and respect, those who step out of line will be vigorously prosecuted by the Justice Department.”

Gregory R. Miller, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, stated, “This sentence is a meaningful penalty that promotes respect for the law by law enforcers as well as by the citizens of our Northwest Florida communities.”

Farnham was charged by federal grand jury on Nov. 14, 2006, and convicted on Feb. 8, 2007. The indictment alleged that on Sept. 20, 2004, Farnham, while acting in his capacity as a deputy sheriff, kicked and deployed a taser on an unnamed victim, and in so doing, willfully deprived the victim of his civil rights. Read more at usdoj.gov.

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Overt discrimination is a specific, observable action taken against a person or class of persons because of protected status, e.g., national origin. This treatment also is referred to as "intentional discrimination. " Example: Failing to interview job applicants based solely on their race (race discrimination).

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The goal of laws which make some types of discrimination in employment illegal. Equal employment opportunity (EEO) will become a reality when each U.S. citizen has an equal chance to enjoy the benefits of employment. EEO is not a guarantee of employment for anyone. Under EEO law, only job related factors can be used to determine if an individual is qualified for a particular job.

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