In a statement released Monday evening, the office said Williams, 60, "categorically, and in the strongest possible fashion, denies" the allegations outlined in the complaint and has striven to "create a workplace where everyone is respected and treated equitably." The statement did not address specifics of the claims but said "the sheriff looks forward to the day when he and this office are fully and completely vindicated from the allegations, and ask the public to allow the court to do its job before passing judgment."