Former Chief Magistrate Bryant Cochran and Angela Garmley. Garmley's accusations against Cochran initiated a state investigation that led to the judge's resignation.MURRAY COUNTY, GA. - Two Murray County officers are on paid leave, pending the results of a GBI investigation into the arrest of the accuser of a local judge.
Chief Deputy Ray Sitton tells Channel 3 Captain Michael Henderson and Officer Josh Greeson have been placed on paid leave while the GBI conducts an investigation into the arrest of Angela Garmley on a drug charge.
Garmley, who accuses now former Chief Magistrate Judge Bryant Cochran of asking for sex while working on her case, was arrested August 14.