CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala (WDNews) – incarcerated woman at the Calhoun County Jail has filed a lawsuit against Attorney and former State Senator Doug Ghee, accusing him of sexual assault during a visit in July. The lawsuit claims Ghee assaulted the woman during a meeting intended to discuss legal representation.
Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade has confirmed a criminal investigation into Ghee that began in mid-July. Although Sheriff Wade did not discuss specifics, he praised the corrections officers and investigative team for their handling of the case, which involves extensive digital evidence and has expanded to include additional individuals.
The woman, who is currently facing a 15-year sentence, alleges that Ghee visited her on July 12, promising better legal outcomes in exchange for $2,500 and a disturbing personal arrangement. The suit details a second visit on July 17, during which the woman claims Ghee sexually assaulted her as she tried to leave the attorney visiting room. She reports that Ghee kissed and groped her while she was handcuffed and shackled, only stopping when a corrections officer intervened.
The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, accuses Ghee of sexual assault, false imprisonment, and attempted extortion, among other charges. Several of Ghee’s law firm partners are also named in the suit. Following the allegations, Judge Shannon Page removed Ghee from the list of attorneys eligible for court-appointed cases involving indigent defendants.
