Sutherland sued by ex-county employee

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Alleges sexual assault at courthouse, Funky Junky, seeking damages

A former clerk in the Burleson County Attorney’s Office has sued former county judge Mike Sutherland and his business, the Funky Junky, alleging that he sexually assaulted her at the courthouse and at his business in 2017. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Burleson County, and she is seeking damages for mental anguish and pain. Her attorney, U.A. Lewis of Houston, said she will…

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