RON NEWCOMB HAS NO TALENT: Why East Tennessee Deserves New Leadership
- Aug 12
- 3 min read
Governor Bill Lee will soon decide who will become the next District Attorney General for Tennessee’s Fourth Judicial District, serving Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties.
One of the applicants seeking that powerful position is longtime prosecutor Ron Newcomb.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes Newcomb is unqualified to become the district’s next chief prosecutor and that his record deserves careful public examination before Governor Lee makes his decision.
Ron Newcomb Wants to Replace Jimmy Dunn
Ron Newcomb is a long-serving public employee who has spent years working within the District Attorney General’s Office under outgoing District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn.
Now, Newcomb wants to replace Dunn and take control of the office.
Experience matters, but experience alone does not qualify someone to become District Attorney General.
The chief prosecutor should demonstrate integrity, honesty, independence, sound judgment, accountability, respect for constitutional rights, and strong leadership.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes Newcomb’s record raises serious questions about whether he meets those standards.
Consider Ron Newcomb’s Record
According to allegations raised by No For Newcomb, Newcomb has been accused of conduct involving:
— Obstructing justice during grand jury proceedings.
— Threatening witnesses with prosecution if they testified.
— Coaching law enforcement officers and witnesses to tell a “different truth” at trial.
— Burying evidence alleged to demonstrate the innocence of accused individuals.
— Retaliating against perceived enemies.
— Abusing his authority as a sworn prosecutor.
— Violating his oath of office.
— Contributing to employees leaving the District Attorney General’s Office.
— Denying public access to records the campaign alleges document misconduct involving Newcomb and Jimmy Dunn.
These are serious allegations involving an individual seeking one of the most powerful positions in East Tennessee’s criminal justice system.
Allegations should not automatically be treated as criminal convictions or final judicial findings of wrongdoing. Residents are encouraged to examine the underlying court orders, legal pleadings, transcripts, public records, and other available documentation when evaluating these claims.
The Fourth Judicial District Deserves Strong Leadership
The next District Attorney General will oversee criminal prosecutions throughout:
Sevier County • Cocke County • Grainger County • Jefferson County
Decisions made by the office can affect defendants, crime victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, attorneys, families, and entire communities.
That responsibility requires more than knowing how to prosecute a case.
The person leading the office should be capable of earning the confidence of the courts and the public while ensuring prosecutorial authority is exercised fairly and responsibly.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes the controversies surrounding Newcomb demonstrate why the Fourth Judicial District needs a different direction.
Is Ron Newcomb Qualified to Lead?
Newcomb is seeking a significant promotion—from serving within the existing administration to becoming the district’s chief prosecutor.
Before that happens, East Tennesseans should ask:
Does Ron Newcomb’s record demonstrate the integrity and leadership expected from a District Attorney General?
Can the public trust him with the enormous authority of the office?
Does the Fourth Judicial District need another prosecutor developed under Jimmy Dunn’s administration—or does it need someone new?
The No For Newcomb campaign's position is clear:
RON NEWCOMB IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BECOME OUR NEXT DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL.
East Tennessee Needs Someone New
Governor Lee has an opportunity to bring new leadership and a new perspective to the Fourth Judicial District Attorney General’s Office.
The campaign believes residents deserve a chief prosecutor committed to:
Integrity. Transparency. Accountability. Fairness. Constitutional rights. Public trust.
Rather than continuing with leadership developed within the existing administration, No For Newcomb is asking Governor Lee to choose someone new.
Tell Governor Lee: NO FOR NEWCOMB!
Governor Bill Lee will make the appointment, which means the time for residents to make their opinions known is now.
Before Governor Lee makes his decision, contact his office and tell him:
🚫 NO FOR NEWCOMB! 🚫
📞 Call Governor Bill Lee: (615) 741-2001
🌐 Share Your Opinion With Governor Lee:https://www.tn.gov/governor/contact-us/share-opinion.html
Examine the Public Records
Residents should not rely solely on campaign statements when evaluating these allegations.
Visit NoForNewcomb.com and review the Public Records section for court records, legal filings, transcripts, and other documentation concerning Ron Newcomb and the issues raised by the campaign.
Read the records. Examine the evidence. Reach your own conclusions.
The Fourth Judicial District deserves leadership capable of earning the public’s confidence.
Hilarious!! bye bye ronnie