Halbert Says Actions Were 'Simple Negligence,' Not 'Willful Neglect' - Articles

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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jun 4, 2024

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert has filed a response to the pending ouster petition against her, saying the allegations levied against her were "at best simple negligence, mere mistakes in judgment and good faith efforts of defendant Halbert to perform her duties." The Commercial Appeal reports that Halbert's response states that the claims against her are contradictory and that they allege "willful neglect" while also citing instances that appear to be "simple negligence." The response mostly denies the allegations against Halbert, who has been under investigation since June 2023 by Hamilton County District Attorney Cody Wamp, who is serving as a special prosecutor in the case.