Ohio sheriff-elect makes history while beating ex-boss who fired her
A newly elected Ohio sheriff will be the first openly gay person to head her department after a primary win over her former boss, who she claims fired her over her sexual orientation. Charmaine McGuffey bested opponent Bruce Hoffbauer this week to become the top cop at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.The win came after she beat out former boss Jim Neil in the Democratic primary. The 62-year-old said she was bullied and fired over her sexual orientation while at the sheriff's office, where she attained the rank of major. Charmaine McGuffey was elected sheriff in Hamilton County, Ohio this week.