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Simon Leis Jr Legacy in Hamilton County
Simon Leis Junior, a towering figure in Hamilton County’s public service, has died at 92 — a lifetime of justice, leadership, and unwavering commitment to his community. From Marine Corps veteran to prosecutor, judge, and longest-serving sheriff in county history, Leis shaped Hamilton County’s legal and law enforcement landscape for over 40 years. His career included landmark cases — from forcing Jerry Springer’s resignation to convicting Hustler’s publisher — and he retired from the sheriff’s office in 2012 after decades of service. The Hamilton County Police Association honored him as a…
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