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Two Utah sheriffs on leave prompt former sheriff to call for easier removal from office

What happened

Two Utah sheriffs, Jared Rigby of Wasatch County and Kevin Potter of Box Elder County, are on leave following legal or safety incidents. Rigby faces felony obstruction of justice charges, while Potter was involved in a collision and had prior investigation. Former Wasatch County Sheriff Todd Bonner is calling for legal reforms to make it easier to remove Utah sheriffs who break the law.

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  1. KJZZ Two Utah sheriffs on leave prompt former sheriff to call for easier removal from office
  2. KUTV 2News Two Utah sheriffs on leave prompt former sheriff to call for easier removal from office
  3. KUTV 2News (YouTube) Two Utah sheriffs on leave spur call for easier removal from office
  4. KUTV 2News (YouTube) 2News at 10p: Two sheriffs on leave prompt former sheriff to call for easier removal from office

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