Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Statement
As of June 2026, Deputy Marvin Miller has been placed on administrative leave by the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigation into allegations of official misconduct.
A civilian, Amber Busby, lodged a formal complaint, alleging that Deputy Miller used his official position as a law enforcement officer to coerce and pursue an inappropriate sexual relationship with her during a time she was struggling with substance abuse
The complainant has provided text messages and social media exchanges allegedly originating from Deputy Miller. These communications reportedly include requests to meet, offers of financial assistance, and statements that the complainant interpreted as threats after she rejected his advances.
The allegations and associated digital communications have been referred to federal authorities, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has opened an active investigation into Deputy Miller’s conduct.
Because Deputy Miller has not been criminally charged or formally disciplined as of late June 2026, the disclosure frames these as allegations and active investigations. However, the mere existence of a credible investigation into an officer’s integrity or potential abuse of power is enough to trigger a Brady obligation.
This disclosure is highly potent for a defense attorney if Deputy Miller's testimony or handling of evidence is central to the state's case against a defendant, particularly if that case involves drug offenses or vulnerable individuals.
For a closer look at the local broadcast reporting on the timeline and details of these allegations, you can review the WLBT News Segment on Simpson County Deputies. This video features the original statements from the Sheriff's Office, the community advocates who helped bring the claims to light, and interviews detailing the specific legal actions being pursued against the department.
The US Citizen Reporters are a group of public and private defense advocates that scour the internet for documented incidents of police misconduct that have eluded accountability.
