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Judge Dismisses Patrick Waters from Civil Fraud Case in Oliver County

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 2
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A judge in Oliver County dismissed city attorney and former county state's attorney Patrick Waters from a civil fraud case filed by the city of Center against William Sherwin. The dismissal followed Waters' resignation, which he made to resolve a conflict of interest arising from Sherwin opposing him for reelection as state's attorney. The suit alleges fraud, civil conspiracy, and the alteration of documents in the transfer of property by Sherwin and several partners.

From jamestownsun.com

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The ruling establishes that a political candidate cannot ethically serve as legal representation in a case against a political opponent, even after resigning and withdrawing from the race. As a result, the city of Center must now secure new legal counsel to pursue its case against William Sherwin.

From jamestownsun.com

Who's involved

  • Patrick WatersCity attorney and former county state's attorney in the case against William Sherwin
  • Oliver CountyCounty where the judge issued the dismissal in the civil fraud case
  • Drew WrigleyLieutenant Governor of North Dakota with formal authority to review professional conduct
  • HilliardCity jurisdiction where Patrick Waters served as state's attorney

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