Ex-Commissioner Faces Tax and Censure

Former Sussex County Commissioner William Hayden is still fighting a tax evasion charge tied to falsely claiming Navy SEAL veteran status on his 2019 tax return — a move that allegedly saved him $382. His legal team moved to dismiss the case before court, giving prosecutors until July 21 to respond. Hayden rejected a plea deal that would’ve included probation, job loss, and repayment. The controversy also led to his censure by fellow commissioners for missing meetings, sparking public outrage over taxpayer money spent on an absentee official. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdb058783d9ac99a