STERLING, Ill. (KWQC) - A defamation lawsuit investigation is underway for claims made about the Whiteside County Animal Control Director James Garcia.
According to attorney’s with the Mertes Law Firm, several false allegations have been made against Garcia after community controversy over a dog, Starsky, who was put down after the Whiteside County Animal Control determined he was unsuitable for adoption.
Garcia’s attorneys said several inaccurate accusations have been circulated online and in public claiming Garcia was a convicted felon and domestic abuser.
His attorneys clarified he has never been arrested or convicted of any crime and he has no criminal record.
Garcia’s attorneys also claim he has received several death threats over the controversy.
His attorney’s launched the defamation lawsuit investigation on Friday morning into everyone who published the false allegations. They also reported everyone who has made a death threat to the police.
Defamation Lawsuit Investigation Statement from The Mertes Law Firm, P.C.
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