Sheriff Jim Neil, 61, and officer Charmaine McGuffey, 62, have known each other for a long time. They both attended the same high school in Cincinnati. They went to the same criminal justice program at University of Cincinnati, and both work at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

Neil was eventually elected sheriff and McGuffey was promoted to Major in Command of jail and court services.

In 2017, Neil fired McGuffey although their reasons for the termination differ. McGuffey claims it happened because she raised concerns over abuse of force by fellow officers and the fact she’s an openly gay woman.

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Neil claims he fired McGuffey for creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuit is still pending in federal court.

“The current sheriff and I got into a pretty serious disagreement about the practice of him not holding officers accountable for use of force and harassment of women, female officers, and female inmates,” McGuffey told LGBTQ Nation.

“He fired me. So after about a year or so of contemplating, I decided I can do a better job than him,” she continued. So she ran against him to be the Democratic nominee for Hamilton County Sheriff.

Both candidates are Democrats, however, Neil upset many in his party for appearing on stage with Donald Trump at a 2016 campaign rally. He later provided a sorry-not-sorry for his actions.

“It was selfish on my part because I didn’t take into consideration the other candidates on the Democratic ballot that are going to be running with me because this could not just impact my votes, but it could impact the votes on anyone on the Democratic ballot. I want to apologize for my actions,” Neil said according to Cincinnati.com.

“I’ve been a police officer since 1981,” he added. “I was elected as sheriff in 2012. I’m still performing as a peace officer. I’m not comfortable in the skin of a politician. What you get with Jim Neil is what you get. I’m a public servant… public safety is my priority.”

During the election, Neil was asked whether he acknowledged the disparities in how people of different races were treated in the criminal justice system.

“Sheriff Neil would only respond that he is color blind,” Britt Born, a Democratic Party leader said.

“Quite frankly, my opponent has pretended to be a Democrat for many years now, when he’s actually much more aligned with the Tea Party Republicans. He tells people what they want to hear and then doesn’t follow through,” McGuffey said.

In the Democratic primary held Tuesday, McGuffey beat Neil in a landslide. With about three-fourths of the final vote in, she has a 70% lead over Neil.

“[My election] would mean that our country is moving forward,” she said before election day, “that we really have moved away from the 1950s model of law enforcement, where not just women are embraced in the law enforcement world, but also LGBTQ members of the community can wear a uniform and be quite successful.”

McGuffey will face Republican nominee Bruce Hoffbauer in November and is expected to win.

The Last Dance is appointment viewing for basketball fans and, in the first four installments, the vast majority of consumers have likely enjoyed the product. However, former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause isn’t painted in the best light during ESPN’s documentary, with the backstory setting Krause up as a significant villain and the central figure in bringing the dynasty to a close.

While there has already been some level of push-back on the notion that Krause was solely to blame for the unraveling of the legendary roster, a prominent figure came to Krause’s defense this week and, in doing so, shifted the focus instead to Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf.

In visiting with The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley indicated that it would be “asinine and absurd” to think that Krause was the impetus for the breakup, instead saying that Reinsdorf was the reason, citing financial reasons.

Along the way, Barkley cites Horace Grant leaving the Bulls in free agency as evidence of Reinsdorf’s unwillingness to pay top dollar and, even with the backdrop that Jordan was making unprecedented money in 1998, he asserts that the super-human shooting guard was only making that kind of money for a short period of time. Throw in the fact that Scottie Pippen was on a massive bargain and the chips seemingly fall into place.

Of course, Barkley is anything but shy about expressing his opinions, and the reference to Reinsdorf as a “silent assassin” in this case is a good example. It is also crucial to point out that Krause is not able to defend himself, passing away in 2017, while Reinsdorf was interviewed for the film and, of course, Jordan himself had a say in what made the air. Still, it is fair to point out that money is (very) often involved in high-profile decisions like this and, even if the Bulls were in the middle of a fantastic run, it is at least conceivable that Reinsdorf didn’t want to write the big check to keep Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Phil Jackson and others on board for 1999 and beyond.

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Lil Baby’s deluxe version of My Turn drops in a matter of hours, but the Atlanta rapper is never one to pass up an opportunity for promotion. In this case, he’s shared the video for “Emotionally Scarred,” one of the fan-favorite songs from the original versions of the album. The video features Lil Baby rapping in an empty room with the topical message “Stay Home” projected on the bare walls behind him as he recounts the various tribulations that have left him… well… emotionally scarred.

Of course, he’s got plenty of reason to look up these days, even with the world on lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19. My Turn turned into the Quality Control artist’s first Billboard No. 1, debuting at the top of the chart in its release week behind an indisputably flawless rollout that featured videos for nearly half of the albums songs, including “Forever” with Lil Wayne, “Heatin Up” with Gunna, and “Sum 2 Prove.”

Besides his own run of singles, he’s also been invited as a guest rapper on Stunna 4 Vegas’ “Do Dat,” Fivio Foreign’s “Big Drip” remix with Quavo, and even Drake’s “Toosie Slide” — although he forgot to send his verse on that last one. Even so, with Lil Wayne calling Lil Baby his favorite rapper and his label paying out by the truckload, Lil Baby may very well be one of the few people not left “emotionally scarred” by his 2020.

Watch Lil Baby’s “Emotionally Scarred” video above.

With Cinco de Mayo falling early in the week next week and every party canceled anyway, this weekend might be a good time to sip some tequila. The blue agave spirit from Mexico’s Jalisco Highlands had a harsh reputation in the United States for decades but that’s softened as the US market fell head over heels for tequila’s premier offerings. While mezcal is the buzzed-about Mexican spirit of the moment, tequila endures.

Plus, it’s never not time to whip up a batch of palomas. Seriously, a paloma for each hand, we say.

Before we dive in, there are only two things you really need to know about tequila. One, it needs to be 100 percent blue agave-based. Two, it needs to come from the state of Jalisco (except in a few very rare exceptions). Mezcal, on the other hand, can be made from a variety of agave plants and can be made pretty much anywhere in Mexico. The location-specific and slightly more refined aspects mean that tequila is to mezcal what Tennessee whiskey is to bourbon.

The ten bottles below are all bottles of tequila worth getting delivered if you’re into switching up your cocktail game this weekend. These are by no means meant to represent the best of the best. Instead, we’re picking affordable bottles that are still perfectly fine to mix, shoot, or, in some cases, sip.

Familia Camarena Silver

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Casa Camarena, Arandas
Average Price: $21.99

The Tequila:

This is tequila with heritage. The name is derived from a family, the Camarenas, who have been growing and harvesting blue agave and turning it into tequila for generations, reaching back centuries. This expression takes its time. The agave pinas are allowed to grow. They’re then hand-harvested and slow-roasted for days before being crushed for their juice. It’s a worthwhile endeavor that’s revealed in the quality of the end product.

Tasting Notes:

This one opens up with a nice balance of vegetal depth of rich roasted agave. There’s an herbaceous underbelly that pins the sweet and slight bitter roasted agave to the thin feel of the sip. All of that adds up to a slightly tart and abrupt finish.

Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Fábrica La Rojeña, Tequila
Average Price: $22.99

The Tequila:

A quick note on styles: “Gold” tequilas have coloring and often sweeteners in them. So this expression is a technical step up from Cuervo Gold. It’s also a great standard to have on hand if you’re mixing any tequila-based cocktail (though we’d recommend their reposado or añejo for a tequila soda). Overall, it’s a decent workhorse tequila.

Tasting Notes:

Beneath the alcohol, there are slight notes of spring flowers and a hint of pepper. Minor notes of citrus peek in, leaning towards grapefruit and lime as the pepper carries through, with a clear agave essence. The citrus is the lasting impression you’re left with on the short-but-not-too-rough finish.

Olmeca Altos Plata

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Casa Pedro Domecq, Arandas (Pernod Ricard)
Average Price: $24.99

The Tequila:

Altos is another tequila that takes its time. Master distiller Jesús Hernandez brought in a team from Kentucky to dial in their highland blue agave crops and entire, old-school tequila production from field-to-glass. They operate sustainably and create a tequila that has no business being as good as it is at this price point.

Tasting Notes:

Roasted agave is front-and-center with hints of bright citrus, sharp pepper, and a note of salinity. The vegetal nature leans grassy with the agave remaining the star of the show with clear hints of citrus, pepper, and fresh herbs. The earthiness leads towards an almost sweet, fruity nature on the finish.

Olmeca Altos Reposado

ABV: 38%
Distillery: Casa Pedro Domecq, Arandas (Pernod Ricard)
Average Price: $24.99

The Tequila:

This is the same, well-made tequila as above. The difference is that this tequila spent eight to ten months mellowing in ex-bourbon barrels. The craftsmanship combined with highland aging adds up to a very big sip of tequila.

Tasting Notes:

Fruit and agave mingle with citrus as flourishes of oak, vanilla, and red dirt sail in. There’s a creamy Christmas spiced pudding in the middle of the sip that mingles with roasted agave, grassiness, bourbon caramel, and a whisper of smoke. The spice, agave, cream, and a note of orange zest linger on the senses as this one slowly fades.

Espolòn Reposado

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Destiladora San Nicolas, Arandas (Campari America)
Average Price: $25.99

The Tequila:

This tequila is the brainchild of master distiller Cirilo Oropeza, who captures the feel of the Jalisco Highlands in each bottle made at Destiladora San Nicolas. This expression goes into new American oak barrels for a short aging process of around three to five months. It’s just enough time for the juice to take on a new form in both taste and texture.

Tasting Notes:

Sweet fruits and agave mingle with very slight hints of oak and vanilla. The vanilla builds with the sip as the fruit leans tropical with a note of banana and a clear sense of earthy roasted agave pinas. A hint of spice kicks in late as the fruit goes full sweet and sugary on the warm yet short end.

Cazadores Reposado

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Cazadores Distillery, Arandas (Bacardi Limited)
Average Price: $26.99

The Tequila:

This tequila is named after hunters (cazadores). It’s made from highland blue agave and aged for a short spell. The hot juice goes into small-format new oak barrels for a short two months. The point of smaller barrels is that it takes less time to imbue the spirit with sugars from the barrel — an effect which is definitely noticeable here.

Tasting Notes:

This might be one of the more accessible tastes on the list. Roasted agave, florals, fruit, spice, and oak are present upfront but all subdued. The taste has a minerality and brininess that leads to earthy agave, mild spice, sweet notes, and a slight hint of fresh herbs. For all of that, the sip ends quickly with a punch of citrus fruit and agave.

Tequila Corralejo Blanco

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Hacienda Corralejo, Pénjamo, Guanajuato
Average Price: $27.99

The Tequila:

Corralejo is one of the few tequilas that’s allowed to call itself tequila, even though it’s not made in the right Mexican state. It’s made in Guanajuato, slightly to the east of Jalisco’s famed highlands. Even though it’s not made in Jalisco, it’s still a fine blue agave spirit that’s worth tracking down for its drinkability.

Tasting Notes:

Hints of citrus zest and brine come forth. There’s a real sense of an agave field after a rainstorm when the minerals are coming up from the earth. The sip has a slight bitterness and spicy warmth that feels like it could have been much better if it had seen oak.

Milagro Reposado

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Milagro Distillery, Los Altos (William Grant & Sons)
Average Price: $29.99

The Tequila:

Milagro is all about refinement. The first step of that is in the triple distilling process with hand-selected blue agave. Then, the juice rests in ex-bourbon barrels for six months, basically taking it halfway to an añejo tequila.

Tasting Notes:

Sweetened roasted agave greets you. Hints of bourbon vanilla lead towards butterscotch cut with a sharp spice before a briny nature slashes it all back towards an agave earthen base. A note of cacao bitterness comes in late and ushers in a short, warm finish.

Sauza 901 Anejo

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Sauza Tequila Import Company, Tequila (Beam Suntory)
Average Price: $29.99

The Tequila:

Sauza usually would be a lot lower on this price list. But this expression has a little more nuance to it, thanks to the Justin Timberlake getting involved. This is JT’s baby. The Sauza 901 standard is a blanco that truly works well as a mixer. This expression is aged for 18 months and dialed up to be sipped on the rocks (or shot).

Tasting Notes:

You’re greeted with spring flowers and nutty chocolate. The sip ebbs into Christmas spice territory with a throughline of vanilla, oak, banana, and a smidge of cayenne. The spice picks up at the end with a vegetal chili pepper edge accompanying the roasted agave towards a lingering, warm end.

Teremana Blanco

ABV: 40%
Distillery: Destileria Teremana, Jalisco
Average Price: $31.57

The Tequila:

Okay, okay — we know this one comes in at just over $30. Still, we’d argue it’s worth the extra $1.57, and not just because this is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s beloved brand. This tequila — named “spirit of the earth” — takes it’s time and is done right, making it the most sippable blanco on this list.

Tasting Notes:

Big notes of slow-roasted agave, wet and mineral-heavy terroir, grasses, and citrus open this one up. The taste maintains the rich agave as an echo of vanilla arrives next to a hint of chili spice with fresh herbs balancing the sip. The finish is brief but reminds you of highland agave on a cool, humid morning.

You’d think the lack of other sports might lead people to wrestling in this strange time of the pandemic, but I suppose the problem with that is that wrestling’s just not quite the same without a live crowd, and a lot of viewers just aren’t into the Empty Arena Experience. So viewership numbers have been down across the board in recent weeks, not just for the Wednesday Night shows, but for Monday Night Raw as well.

Last week did see AEW Dynamite gain a bit, reaching 731,000 viewers compared to NXT’s 665,000, following two weeks in a row where NXT had more viewers than Dynamite. Last night AEW was in the lead once again, although everybody’s total numbers were down.

According to Showbuzz Daily, last night’s AEW Dynamite had 693,000 viewers, compared to NXT‘s 637,000 viewers. The only number for either show that went up instead of down was Dynamite’s rating in the 18-49 demographic, which went up to 0.27 after sitting at 0.25 for the previous couple of weeks. NXT lost a bit in that same demo, going down to 0.16, compared to last week’s 0.18.

AEW came in 16th in the Cable Top 150, which is 8 places higher than last week. Meanwhile NXT dropped one spot from 50th to 51st in those rankings this week, taking it out of the Top 50.

The rumor since WrestleMania has been that Charlotte Flair was given the NXT Women’s Championship in the hope that she could bring more viewers to WWE’s Wednesday night show. Considering last night was her first match on NXT since becoming Champion, it’s safe to say that if that was indeed the plan, it’s not panning out.

Next week, AEW will be live for the first time in weeks, while NXT will be pre-taped. It will be interesting to see if that affects viewership, but since both shows will still lack live audiences, things will probably stay pretty close to where they’ve been.