Former Burnet County Judge James Oakley filed a federal lawsuit against former district attorney Wiley "Sonny" McAfee and current Sheriff Calvin Boyd, alleging malicious prosecution. Oakley was indicted on four counts in March 2023 related to holding multiple offices, misuse of a county vehicle, tampering with evidence, and official oppression. Three charges were dismissed and he was acquitted on one at trial in August 2023.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Lawyer billsover $200,0001Who pays or receives it: James Oakley
Who's involved
James Oakleyformer Burnet County judge, filing lawsuit
Wiley 'Sonny' McAfeeformer Burnet County district attorney, defendant in lawsuit
Calvin Boydcurrent Burnet County Sheriff, defendant in lawsuit
Burnet Countydefendant in lawsuit
The facts
Former Burnet County Judge James Oakley filed a federal lawsuit Monday against former district attorney Wiley McAfee and current Sheriff Calvin Boyd.1
Oakley was indicted on four counts in March 2023: two misdemeanor abuse of official capacity charges, a third-degree felony tampering with evidence charge, and misdemeanor official oppression.1
Three of the four charges against Oakley were ultimately dismissed.1
Oakley took one abuse of official capacity charge to a jury trial in August 2023 and was acquitted.1
Oakley served as Burnet County Commissioner beginning in 1999 and as Burnet County judge beginning in 2015.1
Oakley resigned in early January 2025 after the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public reprimand for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.1
McAfee did not seek reelection and his term ended Dec. 31, 2024.1
Who said what
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James Oakley McAfee and Boyd sought to oust him after he began investigating a whistleblower complaint about fraudulent timesheet entries at the Sheriff's Office.1
Wiley McAfee Oakley has no grounds for a malicious prosecution lawsuit.1
Where the sources disagree
Whether the timing of charges against Oakley was calculated to prevent his investigation into overtime payment issues Oakley alleges timing was calculated [1]; McAfee stated he would not comment further until reading the suit [1]
How they headlined it
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Former Burnet County judge sues for ‘malicious prosecution’
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