Embattled Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert is hitting back following a move to toss her out of office amid allegations of "willful neglect." Halbert took to Facebook yesterday to respond to a petition filed by Special Prosecutor Coty Wamp calling for her ouster over several alleged failures, including inaccurate financial reporting and creating complications for auto dealerships, as FOX13 Memphis reported.

The charges against Halbert stem from accusations of not fulfilling her duties, with a demand for a suspension hearing within the next 20 days. Despite the seriousness of the situation, ousting an elected official remains a noteworthy hurdle. "Courts are very reluctant to remove positions that are elected by the people," attorney Mike Working highlighted in a statement obtained by Action News 5. He added that the separation of powers typically means the courts prefer to let voters decide on their office-holders.

Meanwhile, some local leaders see the filing as overdue. State Senator Brent Taylor from Memphis mentioned to WREG that constituents find dealing with Halbert's office as unpleasant as "jock itch." Wamp, backed by a state comptroller audit casting a shadow over Halbert's management, asserted that the defendants' failure to perform her state-mandated duties warranted removal from her post.

Despite the controversy and an outcry for accountability, Halbert is poised to defend her role in a court of law. "Wanda Halbert will obviously get her day in court," Taylor assured, indicating that even though this is a jury trial, it is not tantamount to a criminal charge. The undertone of these developments suggests a tumultuous path ahead for the Shelby County Clerk's office and for Halbert's political future.