Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) We’re learning that another Knox County Government official has been indicted in connection to a state investigation into misuse of taxpayer dollars. Former Knox County Trustee’s Office Director of Operations Jason Dobbins was indicted Wednesday on two counts of official misconduct. He was fired back in April because of policy…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Blount County grand jury has declined to indict Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs, District Attorney General Ryan Desmond’s office confirming Friday that the grand jury returned a “no bill” in the case. It comes as his office is in the middle of a state investigation into policy breaches. That investigation has…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard is indicted Wednesday on criminal charges by a Knox County grand jury. According to court records, Ballard was indicted on one count of official misconduct; he is accused of abusing the use of a county vehicle while also drawing a travel allowance. The 71-year-old Ballard was…… MORE
