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City Suspends Police Chief After His Lawsuit Over Comp Matter

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 0

The longtime police chief of Lexington sued his employer over a dispute about workers' compensation. But instead of a resolution, the city suspended him. Chief Agustin Hendershot claimed that he was injured at work in September 2024 by a telephone line that snapped, causing physical and psychological injuries, WHNT News 19 reports. He said he was temporarily totally disabled and also had “permanent partial and/or permanent total disability." Hendershot said he was forced into examination and treatment, leading to a pile of medical bills,...

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