Sidney Dorsey | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1940 |
| Occupation(s) | Law enforcement official, first African-American sheriff of DeKalb County, Georgia, 1996-2000 |
| Spouse |
Sherry Dorsey (m. 1954–2006) |
| Conviction(s) | July 10, 2002 |
| Criminal charge | Conspiracy to commit murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, a DeKalb County police officer and Dorsey's electoral challenger in 2000
Racketeering and violation of oath of office of elected official Theft by taking of oath of office of elected official |
| Penalty | Life without parole for conspiracy to commit murder 23 years added for racketeering and violation of oath of office Concurrent 10-15 year sentences for theft by taking of oath of office |
| Details | |
| Victims | Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Georgia |
Sidney Dorsey (born February 23, 1940) is an American former law enforcement officer who served as sheriff of DeKalb County, Georgia from 1996 to 2000. Dorsey was the first African American to serve as sheriff of DeKalb County. When Dorsey lost a 2000 runoff election to challenger Derwin Brown, he arranged Brown's murder.