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...The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint on April 28, 2021, involving a minor under the age of 12 stating that she was sexually assaulted by Malphurs, according to the press release.

He was sworn in as a deputy with the department in 2015.

During the investigation. Malphurs was placed on administrative leave per agency policy and later fired after the investigation was completed in 2023. ...