US EditionCheatham County deputy charged with rape fired from sheriff's office
- Former Cheatham County deputy Jeffrey Key was indicted and arrested on May 6, 2025, in Tennessee on charges including rape and vandalism.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began probing Key on October 2, 2024, following allegations of sexual assault and property damage involving a vehicle crash.
- Key faced an indictment involving allegations of rape, assault, and vandalism from an incident that took place while he was off duty.
- On Tuesday, Key was formally charged following an indictment, subsequently arrested, and entered into custody with bail set at $80,000; authorities also confirmed he is no longer part of the sheriff's office staff.
- Authorities emphasized the charges are accusations only, and Key is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.
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Cheatham County deputy charged with rape fired from sheriff's office
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A former deputy with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office indicted on several charges, including rape, has been fired, officials said. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents began investigating 45-year-old Deputy Jeffrey Key on Oct. 2, following allegations that he had raped a woman. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts → During the investigation, agents …
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