State v. Callaway

McCORMICK, Justice.

The trial court entered judgment removing defendant Robert D. Callaway from office as sheriff of Hardin County on the ground of willful misconduct or maladministration in office under § 66.1(2), The Code. The sole question on defendant’s appeal is whether the State carried its burden of proof. Upon our de novo review of the evidence, we affirm the trial court.

The removal petition, which was filed in the name of the State by the Hardin County attorney on January 21, 1977, alleged defendant should be removed from office because of physical assaults on prisoners in five…