Texas Scorecard by Emily Medeiros June 6, 2024
Former Lieutenant Roxanne Mathai was fired after attending the January 6, 2021 Trump rally.A Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy who was fired for attending the January 6, 2021 rally in Washington, D.C. has received a $395,000 settlement from the county.
Former Lieutenant Roxanne Mathai sued the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for wrongful termination after she was fired for attending the January 6 rally.
“I am grateful for the unwavering support of my attorney … and the countless individuals who stood by me throughout this challenging ordeal,” Mathai said in a statement after the settlement was reached. “This settlement not only provides closure for me personally but also sends a powerful message that wrongful termination will not be tolerated.”
Despite the county paying Mathai for her termination, Monica Ramos, a spokeswoman for Bexar County, told The Epoch Times that the county denies any wrongdoing.
“Bexar County continues to deny that any acts of discrimination or retaliation occurred,” said Ramos. “Nothing about the insurer’s decision to settle both claims can be construed as an admission of any wrongdoing or liability by Bexar County, which is expressly denied.”
According to Mathai, she had posted photos online from the rally for former President Donald Trump. She says the images were taken before anyone had entered the U.S. Capitol.
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