The audio recording you are about to hear is the fourth of five recordings from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Merit Board hearing on the evening of Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

The Merit Board met in public to hear charges brought by Sheriff Richard Kelly on Deputy Melissa Trump and to hear Deputy Trump’s defense.

Sheriff Kelly recommended Deputy Trump be terminated following allegations of underage drinking at her residence and dishonesty during the ensuing internal investigation.

Deputy Trump is alleged to have violated Merit Board Rules and Regulations and alleged to have violated policies contained within the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Policy Manual.

This fourth recording begins with:

(00:00) Fourth session begins. Attorney Adam Brower, representing Deputy Trump, calls Ms. Teresa Short, the girlfriend of Deputy Trump's son, as a witness.

(07:39) Attorney Tonya Bond, representing Sheriff Kelly, begins cross-examination of Ms. Short.

(10:55) Attorney Brower re-direct of Ms. Short.

(14:07) Attorney Brower calls Mrs. Heather Dison as a witness.

(21:31) Attorney Brower calls Mr. Jeffery Dison as a witness.

(26:27) Attorney Brower calls Deputy Trump as a witness.

(01:01:22) Attorney Bond begins cross-examination of Deputy Trump.

Note: The audio has been edited to enhance the audio level. No statements were edited.

Each audio session ends when a break is called and the next audio session begins when called to order.

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