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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Cumberland County Department of Justice Agreement Approved by Federal Judge

The lawsuit against Cumberland County filed by the US Department of Justice for Sexual Harassment by County Solid Waste director Mike Harvel and for the County's lack of training or procedures to report alleged sexual harassment settlement has been approved.  

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The Consent Decree outlining the settlement has been signed and approved by the Federal Magistrate Alistaire Newbern.  

At their last meeting, the Cumberland County Commission approved a budget amendment adding some $235,000 to the county attorney's budget line item to help fund the settlement. 

To read the full Consent Decree click here.

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