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Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse: Legal Conclusion on Official Duties

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Jackson, Krouse face final civil, criminal resolutions

The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, November 5, 2024

By Erik Anderson

In a significant legal development reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, former Jefferson County commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse resolved their separate criminal cases by pleading 'no contest' to failure to perform official duties. Each faced 42 misdemeanor charges, but only one charge was pursued in court, resulting in fines of $231.48. This resolution follows the state’s highest court's detailed opinion on their removal from office.

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