Associated Press - November 7, 2009 1:45 PM ET

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A whistleblower whose statements led to the indictment of Natrona County's former chief deputy coroner on drug charges has filed a lawsuit against the county commission.

Anna Ray filed the lawsuit Friday in federal court contending she was wrongfully terminated as an investigator in the coroner's office and her civil rights violated after she made statements that led to the indictment of Gary Hazen.

Hazen was accused of taking prescription drugs from death scenes and in July pleaded guilty to possession charges.

In the lawsuit, Ray contends her termination in April 2008 was in retaliation for her reporting theft of medication and her complaints of sexual harassment by Hazen.

Information from: Casper Star-Tribune - Casper, http://www.casperstartribune.net

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