Georgia city removes 23-year-old mayor after sexting and municipal funds scandal
Jayden Williams of Stockbridge alleged to have made inappropriate texts to teen and using city funds improperly
TL;DR
- Stockbridge city council voted to remove Mayor Jayden Williams, 23.
- Allegations included inappropriate communications with an 18-year-old, including sexually suggestive messages and explicit photos.
- Williams allegedly offered the teen a city internship and mentorship while asking to be 'friends with benefits'.
- Questions were raised about Williams' use of a city-issued credit card for personal purchases.
- Williams claimed credit card use was accidental and he had reimbursed the city.
- He was also accused of creating a hostile work environment for employees, including changing office locks and shouting at staff.
- Williams denied some of these allegations, stating keys often jammed in the office locks.
- An independent investigator, Richard Hyde, verified the accusations, leading to the council's decision.
- The article mentions another young mayor, Tyrin Truong of Bogalusa, Louisiana, who faced legal troubles.