Lawsuit against Swain sheriff dismissed

A lawsuit filed nearly three years ago against Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran and former Deputy Charles Robinson has been dismissed with prejudice – meaning it can never be brought back before a court. The Sept. 20 declaration by U.S. Magistrate Judge W.

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Trout farmer alleges pattern with regional sheriff

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a five-part series centering on a lawsuit moved to federal court in Asheville, which is ongoing.