Woman Sues Former Edgefield County Tax Assessor Over Alleged Assault
A woman is suing former Edgefield County Tax Assessor Benjamin "Gerry" Coleman and Edgefield County, alleging he struck her in the head and face inside the county assessor's office after she questioned her tax bill and began recording their interaction.
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 15, 2026 —
A woman has filed a lawsuit against former Edgefield County Tax Assessor Benjamin “Gerry” Coleman and Edgefield County, alleging Coleman struck her in the head and face inside the county assessor’s office. The alleged incident followed a dispute over her tax bill, according to the information provided.
The woman alleges that she questioned the bill and began recording her interaction with Coleman before he struck her. The summary of the lawsuit does not provide the woman’s name, when the incident occurred, or when the suit was filed. It also does not specify what relief she is seeking.
The allegations have not been independently established in the information available. No response from Coleman or Edgefield County was provided, and the summary does not say whether either defendant has addressed the claims in court or publicly.
Further details about the case, including the specific legal claims, any injuries alleged, and the lawsuit’s status, were not provided. The available account therefore describes the woman’s allegations but does not provide additional information about evidence or proceedings.
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