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Delaware City Attorney Resigns Amid Bullying Allegations

10/14/2025

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Natalia Harris resigned as Delaware City Attorney on September 24, citing bullying and discriminatory conduct in her resignation letter.
She was the city’s first African American and female attorney.
Delaware’s human resources department reported no complaints supporting her claims.
In Smithville, Tennessee, District Attorney Chris Stanford announced his resignation effective October 31 after an indictment for reckless endangerment related to a shooting during the arrest of triple homicide suspects.

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Natalia Harris resigned as Delaware City Attorney on September 24, citing bullying and discriminatory conduct in her resignation letter.
She was the city’s first African American and female attorney.
Delaware’s human resources department reported no complaints supporting her claims.
In Smithville, Tennessee, District Attorney Chris Stanford announced his resignation effective October 31 after an indictment for reckless endangerment related to a shooting during the arrest of triple homicide suspects.