Investigation: Retired Superintendent intended to intimidate state rep with fabricated legal threats

Key Points:

• An independent investigation found that retired Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins deliberately distributed a fabricated legal threat to intimidate State Representative Adrielle Camuel, a vocal critic of his administration.
• Security footage captured Liggins placing the fake document in multiple district locations, including sliding it under Camuel’s office door, shortly after she publicly criticized district leadership and budget issues.
• The investigation revealed suspicious digital activity by Liggins prior to the distribution, including searches for local attorneys and the law firm named in the fake document, and uncovered attempts to delete printer records related to the incident.
• Liggins denied wrongdoing, claiming the distribution was accidental during letter deliveries, but the report deemed this explanation implausible, noting inconsistencies and prior communications contradicting his claims.
• The controversy is part of broader turmoil in the district involving leadership crises, whistleblower retaliation lawsuits, budget deficits, and regulatory sanctions, leading to Liggins being placed on paid leave and the appointment of an acting superintendent.