Officials say after several months of review, a judge has ruled that Melanie Keener, who accused Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro of violating her civil rights, will receive a settlement of $250,000 in her case against the embattled Sheriff. This, following a multi-year investigation.

They say as of December 31, 2019, Keener will no longer be an employee of Storey county. Until then, she is entitled to receive paid administrative leave. 

“The Nevada Women’s Lobby is pleased to see that Melanie Keener has reached a settlement agreement in her case against Storey County and its sheriff, Gerald Antinoro, for his sexual harassment and threatening behavior. However, according to the depositions of two county employees, there have been 10 cases of sexual allegations against Gerald Antinoro that are either ongoing or have been settled by the County. This represents hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars spent to bail out the Storey County Sheriff. And, as far as we know, he has not been disciplined for his actions.  It is time to take action against this dangerous and deviant elected official.” said Marlene Lockard, Women’s Lobby advocate.

Officials say in addition to Keener, two additional women have filed against Antinoro for sexual harassment. Five women have come forward with allegations of rape, some describing on the record in gruesome and graphic detail what they endured.

We've reached out to the Storey County Sheriff's Office for comment but have yet to hear back from them.

ORIGINAL STORY: A federal judge has dismissed sexual harassment claims against Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro but is allowing a civil rights lawsuit against the sheriff to move forward.

An attorney for former sheriff's deputy Melanie Keener said in a statement Friday that his client is disappointed that the harassment claims were dismissed by the judge on Tuesday but is thrilled that the rest of her case will move forward.

Keener alleged that Antinoro made comments and sent her text messages that were sexually harassing. She says after she filed a complaint about the behavior, she was put on administrative leave and transferred to a less prestigious job.

Antinoro's lawyers did not immediately return a message seeking comment.

The ruling, filed on May 21st, contains no set trial date. 

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)