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Greene County Commission files lawsuit against sheriff over $4.97 million in missing bingo funds

State auditors said $4.97 million in bingo revenue lacked documentation, and the commission is seeking repayment and tighter limits on future spending.

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The Greene County Commission is suing Sheriff Jonathan Benison to recover $4.97 million in unaccounted bingo revenue, citing findings from a state audit.

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Greene County Commission sues sheriff seeking nearly $5 million in bingo funds

Greene County officials are suing Sheriff Jonathan Benison to recover nearly $5 million in bingo funds flagged by Alabama state auditors.

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Greene County Commission files lawsuit against sheriff over $4.97 million in missing bingo funds

The Greene County Commission is suing Sheriff Jonathan Benison to recover $4.97 million in unaccounted bingo revenue, citing findings from a state audit.

·Birmingham, United States
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WVTM broke the news in Birmingham, United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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