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Ocala Mayor Stands By Police Chief In Sexual Harassment Investigation

Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn discusses the sexual harassment allegations against Ocala Chief of Police, Greg Graham, on Monday, September 19, 2016 in Ocala, Fla.
Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn discusses the sexual harassment allegations against Ocala Chief of Police, Greg Graham, on Monday, September 19, 2016 in Ocala, Fla.

Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn quoted President Ronald Reagan during a press conference today regarding the sexual harassment allegations against Ocala Chief of Police Greg Graham.

Guinn said, "My favorite President has a saying, 'trust, but verify,' and I trust Chief Greg Graham, and all we're doing is simply verifying these allegations," when speaking to the media today in Ocala.

For now, Guinn is not placing Graham on administrative leave or suspending him.

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