Leon County Attorney’s Office hiring practices under scrutiny, lawsuit moving forward

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A heads up for Leon County taxpayers — the hiring practices of the Leon County Attorney’s office are under scrutiny, and a lawsuit could soon be filed.

WCTV has obtained dueling memos and letters between Leon County Commissioner Caroyln Cummings and County Attorney Chasity O’Steen.

The county attorney says she cannot consider race or gender in hiring decisions, while Cummings said she felt like a recent memo was directed squarely at her…

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