Georgia sheriff pleads guilty to groping TV Judge Glenda Hatchett, resigns
- Sheriff Kristopher Coody resigned after pleading guilty to groping TV Judge Glenda Hatchett at a law enforcement conference.
- Former Sheriff Thomas Brown witnessed the groping and intervened to stop it.
- Judge Hatchett said the sheriff grabbed and squeezed her breast without consent, deeply affecting her.
- Coody was sentenced to probation, community service, a fine, and required evaluations and courses.
- Coody took responsibility and apologized, while Judge Hatchett emphasized accountability.