Jennifer Tyler testified yesterday that the former Custer County Sheriff, Mike Burgess sexually harassed her during her time as a deputy. Starting on her first day at the job, Burgess groped Jennifer Tyler, while fitting her for a uniform.
Jennifer Tyler also stated that Burgess had other inappropriate sexual contact with women in the drug court program. Burgess faces 35 felony charges, 14 of which include second-degree rape, 7 counts of oral sodomy and 5 counts of bribery by a public official.
Jennifer Tyler said that she told her husband of Mike Burgess’ misconduct, but did not report him to authorities because she needed the job.
Source: The Chicago Tribune