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Updated: 11:29 AM Jan 11, 2010
Source: Animal control director to be demoted after sexual harassment firing
A News 12 investigation uncovers a plan to demote Augusta's Animal Services Director. The move comes after an employee is fired for allegations of sexual harassment.
Posted: 6:54 PM Jan 5, 2010Reporter: Chris Thomas Email Address: chris.thomas@wrdw.com |
Diane Downs, director, Augusta Animal Services (WRDW-TV / File)
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News 12 at 6 o'clock, January 5, 2009
AUGUSTA---A News 12 investigation uncovers a plan to demote Augusta's Animal Services Director. The move comes after an employee is fired for allegations of sexual harassment.
We got our hands on a 3 page complaint against animal services worker Bruce McClure.
He is accused of sexually harassing 3 female employees. In at least one case he seems to offer as much as $300 for sex. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office launched an investigation.
The report says McClure admitted to having sexually explicit pictures of a female employee on his personal cell phone. This isn't the first time Bruce has run into trouble. Back in 2004 he allegedly sent emails of a "sexual nature" from his work email address.
Bruce is also accused of exposing himself at work. In 2005 a worker filed a sexual harassment complaint. In 2006 came another harassment complaint. Bruce was fired just weeks ago. The EEO report recommends "severe discipline" for animal services director Diane Downs.
A source tells News 12 the city administrator is expected to recommend demotion. That demotion would amount to a 15 percent pay cut. Downs would not be allowed to serve in any supervisory position.
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