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After multiple former employees accused Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden of fostering a hostile work environment, including one who filed a federal lawsuit, the sheriff released a lengthy video statement on Wednesday, accusing his ex-employees of betrayal, disloyalty and character assassination.
In the 12-minute video, McFadden said he is barred by state law from discussing personnel matters. But McFadden also said he could no longer remain silent on what he called an “ultimate betrayal” by former members of his executive staff…