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  Former Police Chief sues Town of Johnston, Town Councilman, and Sheriff web posted September 3, 2008 JOHNSTON – Former Johnston Police Chief Lelex “Butch” Easler has filed a lawsuit naming the Town of Johnston, Johnston Town Councilman Thomas “Tommy” Burton, Edgefield County Sheriff Adell Dobey, and the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office as defendants. The nine-page suit was filed in Edgefield County and all parties have been served. The suit asks for a jury trial and seeks an unspecified award for damages. On Tuesday former Police Chief Easler said he tried several times to meet with all the defendants named in the suit, and others that may be added at a later date, to resolve the issues. “I just hated it had to come to this to get the truth out,” Mr. Easler said. “But, if this it what it takes, that’s what it takes.” Former Chief Easler said the things that will come out during the trial “will be interesting.” The suit stems from the investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division that left Chief Easler being placed on administrative leave that ultimately lead to his dismissal even though the investigation never led to any charges of Easler. The investigation and suspension, a story broken by EdgefieldDaily.com in September of 2005, placed Chief Easler on paid administrative leave until the matter could be resolved. However, during the nearly two-year long investigation, Johnston elected a new Mayor, Willie Campbell, who fired Chief Easler in May of 2006. In December of 2006 EdgefieldDaily.com discovered an unreleased letter from the Attorney General’s Office written in October of the same year stating they were closing the case without bringing forth any charges. The Town of Johnston, as well as Mayor Willie Campbell, were advised of the situation but never released the letter until a copy was published by EdgefieldDaily.com The suit contains six “causes of action” against the defendants ranging from Civil Conspiracy to Tortuous Interference with contractual relation among others. Edgefield County Sheriff Adell Dobey said Tuesday he could confirm service of the suit but he could not comment on the case saying the lawsuit is in the hands of attorneys at this time and that all comments would be deferred to them. Repeated calls to the Town of Johnston went to a recording Tuesday afternoon. Former Police Chief Easler said there may be additional parties added throughout the case. The case is Civil Action No. 08 CP-19-166. Other related articles Editorial: Johnston leaders questioned over letter web posted December 8, 2006 Mayor Campbell counters rumors web posted February 22, 2006 Easler speaks out on investigation web posted December 11, 2006 ©
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