Former employee accuses Union County sheriff of retaliatory termination, making sexual comments

Former Employee Accuses Union County Sheriff of Retaliation and Harassment

A former Union County Sheriff's Office employee, Morgan Crider, who also serves as the county's E-911 director, has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Billy Breeding.

Allegations

Crider accuses Sheriff Breeding of filing a false disciplinary complaint against her, terminating her employment in retaliation for speaking out, and making sexual comments towards her.

Timeline of Events

The incident unfolded in the fall of 2024, with the lawsuit filed on October 10, 2025. The disciplinary action notice was issued by Sheriff Breeding on September 20, 2024.

Crider said the back-and-forth between her and the county began on Sept. 20, 2024, when Breeding issued a notice of disciplinary action against Crider.

Author's summary: Former employee sues Union County sheriff for retaliation and harassment.

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WVLT WVLT — 2025-10-16

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