Former deputy pleas innocence

A former Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Deputy pleaded not guilty to for felony perjury charges.

Sean Christopher Henry, 44, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at an arraignment to the four felony perjury charges. During the arraignment, Henry was notified of the maximum sentences and fine prior to pleading not guilty to the charges.

If found guilty of all four charges, Henry could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $20,000. A jury trial has been scheduled to take place Oct. 13 at 9 a.m.

According to court documents, the charges stem...