LOS ANGELES—Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva sued the county June 13 over his placement on a “do not rehire” list, alleging in federal court that he was investigated for harassment without being informed or given a chance to respond.
Mr. Villanueva, who lost his bid for reelection in 2022, was investigated by an oversight panel looking into harassment and retaliation complaints stemming from comments the former sheriff made about Inspector General Max Huntsman and for allegedly targeting and harassing women of color.
