{"id":183551,"date":"2021-08-22T09:34:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T16:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=183551"},"modified":"2021-08-22T11:28:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T18:28:49","slug":"woman-alleges-georgia-deputy-sexually-assaulted-her-after-casino-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/woman-alleges-georgia-deputy-sexually-assaulted-her-after-casino-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman Alleges Georgia Deputy Sexually Assaulted Her After Casino Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

An incident that began at Georgia\u2019s Julian Smith Casino led to an alleged sex assault of an unnamed woman by a local sheriff\u2019s deputy, according to a recently filed lawsuit by the victim’s attorneys.<\/p>\n

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Georgia\u2019s Julian Smith Casino, pictured above. A deputy allegedly followed a woman driving from the casino and sexually assaulted her., (Image: City of Augusta, Ga.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The victim had left a June 14, 2019 party held at the recreational property. Alcohol was served at the gathering, the suit revealed.<\/p>\n

Richmond County Sheriff\u2019s Deputy Charlie T. Walker was providing security at the party, according to the Augusta Chronicle<\/em>, a local newspaper, citing Richmond County Superior Court records. He was in his uniform at the time.<\/p>\n

He followed the woman in his patrol car as she drove away from the property, the report said. Walker allegedly pulled her car over to the side of the road near the property\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n

He smelled alcohol in the car. Walker then allegedly ordered the woman to drive further on a long, dark road.<\/p>\n

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Eventually, the two vehicles stopped on the side of the road.\u00a0He took her driver\u2019s license and then allegedly sexually assaulted her for several minutes, the report said. Following the alleged attack, he returned her license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Walker was not arrested, the Chronicle <\/em>reported. Walker has worked at the sheriff\u2019s office since Aug. 6, 2011.<\/p>\n

Attorneys Seek Records from Prosecutor<\/h2>\n

The lawsuit demands that Augusta District Attorney Jared Williams hand over relevant records to the attorneys who are representing the victim. That could include those related to a rape kit if a test was performed on the victim, the report said.<\/p>\n

The Julian Smith Casino is located some 66 miles from the South Carolina\/Georgia state line. The historic facility is operated by the Augusta Parks and Recreation department. It is not a gambling hall.<\/p>\n

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A spokesperson for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office had no comment on the lawsuit, the Chronicle <\/em>reported. Richard Roundtree is the current county sheriff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Casino Proponents Lobby for Legislation<\/h2>\n

Georgia currently does not allow casino gaming. Efforts to legalize casinos failed in previous two legislative sessions.<\/p>\n

But several of the world\u2019s biggest players in the global gaming industry, including Wynn Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Hard Rock International are now focusing their lobbying efforts on Georgia, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also, Penn National Gaming, Bally\u2019s Corporation, and Foxwoods Resort Casino are involved in the lobbying effort. Atlanta Motor Speedway wants to transform its venue into an entertainment destination with a casino and integrated resort.<\/p>\n

When the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes in January 2022, pro-gaming and sports betting<\/a> advocates will try and woo Republican lawmakers into passing measures to allow gambling<\/a> other than the lottery in the state.<\/p>\n

Many Georgia opponents oppose gambling on moral grounds like in other southern states such as Texas.\/\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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