Deputies Nationwide Face Misconduct Allegations

Recent arrests of former sheriff's deputies across the U.S. highlight serious allegations of misconduct. In Riverside County, California, Anthony Russo, a current deputy, was arrested after an undercover operation revealed attempts to meet a minor for sex, leading to charges of sending harmful material and other related offenses. Russo has been released on bail and is scheduled for a court appearance in January. Additionally, in Lubbock, Texas, former deputy Derek Johnson was arrested for distributing confidential information, while in Harris County, Texas, Ivan Sundheim, a retired deputy from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, was charged with human trafficking for involuntary servitude. These cases underscore ongoing legal and ethical challenges within law enforcement agencies.