"For this reason, I call on Sheriff Bobby Jack Woods and the officials of Boyd County to act swiftly and transparently. The person who made these statements clearly possesses an inability to fairly interact with all citizens of Boyd County. This type of personal bias is disqualifying and should not be held by anyone charged with upholding the values of fairness and equality in the discharge of their official duties. The post referenced in our local media disparages individuals in an offensive and repugnant manner that betrays a deep and troubling bias. "Any bias against a person for their religion, race or sexual identity must not be tolerated in our legal system. ![]() ![]() However, if it is determined these comments were made by a member of the Boyd County Sheriffs Office, action should be swift to guarantee the equal protection and due process of all citizens of Boyd County. It is important to our values that we withhold final judgment until all the facts are gathered. "The person who posted these comments has not been identified or verified. In his written statement released Thursday, Hewlett said:
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