Georgia Governor Nathan Deal will not appoint a panel to consider the suspension of newly re-elected Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.
Hill is under indictment and facing 37 counts that include racketeering, theft by taking, lying, influencing a witness and violation of oath of office.
According to Governor Deal, appointing a panel would be in violation of the law.
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