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$750,000

Money meant for jail food that Etowah County, Ala., Sheriff Todd Entrekin pocketed over three years. In September, he bought a $740,000 beach house, prompting charges of ethics violations. Last week, the charges were dropped.

Money meant for jail food that Etowah County, Ala., Sheriff Todd Entrekin pocketed over three years. In September, he bought a $740,000 beach house, prompting charges of ethics violations. Last week, the charges were dropped.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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