LINCOLNTON -- A judge's ruling means a North Carolina sheriff facing obstruction of justice charges can keep his job for now.
Superior Court Judge Richard Boner on Friday refused to suspend Sheriff Tim Daugherty immediately, saying there is no proof he isn't performing his duties.
The all-Republican County Commission asked the county attorney to make the request against the sheriff, who is a Democrat.
Daugherty has been indicted on two counts of felony obstruction of justice. He is accused of covering up a fixed drunken-driving investigation. His trial is set for January.
Daugherty's attorney, Sean Devereux, says the sheriff maintains his innocence and won't leave office unless he is convicted.
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