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Suspension Recommended For Second CDF Official Implicated In Sexual Misconduct Case

WCBE 90.5FM | By Jim Letizia
Published February 25, 2014 at 7:41 AM EST
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A Columbus Fire Battalion Chief is facing discipline for his role in a firehouse sex scandal.Division officials yesterday found Jerry Birkhimer guilty of more than 20 internal violations in the coverup of firefighter Marc Cain's on-duty affair with an 18-year-old woman. Fire Chief Greg Paxton is recommending Columbus Safety Director Mitch Brown suspend Birkhimer for 30 days and reduce his rank to captain.

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Jim Letizia
Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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