Edgefield County tax assessor accused of striking woman in his office

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman is speaking out after she was allegedly struck by the Edgefield County tax assessor.

According to a press release sent out by Bailey Law Firm, Christie Culbreath visited the Edgefield County Tax Assessor’s Office in November to inquire about tax information on a house she recently purchased.

The press release says Culbreath spoke with Edgefield County Tax Assessor Benjamin “Gerry” Coleman in his office.

After a brief discussion, Coleman became “agitated” and told Culbreath to leave his office, according to the release.

The release states as Culbreath was leaving, Coleman approach her and struck her. The incident report states Coleman hit her on the right side of her head.

She suffered a black eye and other injuries in the incident, Bailey Law Firm