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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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Age discrimination is present if an individual covered under this provision is treated unfavorably in the terms and conditions of his/her employment because of his or her age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids discrimination based on age for those individuals who are 40 years of age or older.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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.
Disparate Treatment
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Inconsistent application of rules and policies to an individual or one group of people over another. Discrimination may result when rules and policies are applied differently to members of protected classes. Disciplining Hispanic and Afro-American employees for tardiness, while ignoring tardiness among other employees, is an example of disparate treatment.
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