The Brief
- The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association says it has not filed a lawsuit against Judge Glenda Hatchett but is seeking to recover legal fees from a case she initiated.
- Hatchett filed a lawsuit after former Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody pleaded guilty to groping her at a 2022 event.
- The GSA denies any wrongdoing and is requesting reimbursement for expenses tied to defending against Hatchett’s claims.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association is clarifying its legal stance following reports involving TV personality Judge Glenda Hatchett.
What they’re saying:
Contrary to earlier reports, the association said it has not filed a lawsuit against Hatchett. Instead, the organization is “seeking attorney’s fees and expenses from litigation incurred in defense of the lawsuit she brought against the GSA,” according to a statement.…