Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva's $25-million lawsuit against Los Angeles County was dismissed for a second time by U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson due to insufficient evidence supporting his claims of defamation and emotional distress. Villanueva alleged that he was flagged as 'do not rehire' after accusations of harassment, severely impacting his job prospects. Despite the dismissal of federal claims, some state matters remain, allowing Villanueva's attorneys to pursue the case for accountability in state court. The judge noted issues with evidence related to Villanueva's alleged harm.
A federal judge dismissed former Sheriff Alex Villanueva's $25-million lawsuit against Los Angeles County for the second time, citing insufficient evidence of harm or wrongful defamation.
Villanueva's lawsuit claimed defamation and emotional distress due to a 'do not rehire' notation, alleging bias in an Internal Affairs investigation that violated his due process rights.
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