Ron Newcomb — Unqualified to Become District Attorney General
- Aug 11
- 3 min read
Governor Bill Lee will soon make an important decision for Sevier, Cocke, Grainger, and Jefferson Counties: who should become the next District Attorney General for Tennessee’s Fourth Judicial District?
Ron Newcomb is seeking that position.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes Newcomb’s record raises serious concerns about whether he should be entrusted with the authority of the district’s chief prosecutor.
And there is still time for East Tennesseans to make their voices heard.
Why the District Attorney General Matters
A Tennessee District Attorney General exercises substantial authority over criminal prosecutions.
That authority can profoundly affect defendants, crime victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, families, and entire communities.
The person entrusted with this responsibility should demonstrate integrity, independence, sound judgment, transparency, accountability, and unwavering respect for constitutional rights.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes Newcomb’s record should be carefully examined before Governor Lee makes his appointment.
Questions About Grand Jury Proceedings
One area of particular concern involves practices associated with citizens seeking to present allegations before grand juries.
Grand jury proceedings generally occur outside public view, making safeguards surrounding the process especially important.
According to allegations raised by the campaign, Ron Newcomb and Jimmy Dunn participated in practices that improperly restricted or conditioned citizen access to grand jury proceedings.
The practices challenged by the campaign include:
— Requiring citizens to sign documents described as “Waivers of Constitutional Rights.”
— Requiring written applications disclosing why citizens sought to appear before a grand jury.
— Using scheduling notices to determine when citizen applicants could appear.
— Requiring citizens to provide photo identification as a condition associated with grand jury access.
— Imposing deadlines for submission of written applications.
The campaign maintains that these practices exceeded lawful prosecutorial authority and interfered with citizens attempting to access the grand jury process.
What Do the Public Records Show?
No For Newcomb contends that the controversy is not based solely on political disagreement.
The campaign points to court records, orders, pleadings, transcripts, and related legal proceedings concerning the challenged practices.
It also states that allegations involving Newcomb’s conduct were reported to state investigators and raised in litigation that ultimately reached the United States Supreme Court.
These are serious accusations.
It is important to distinguish allegations and claims made in litigation from criminal convictions or final judicial findings of guilt. Residents evaluating Newcomb’s qualifications should examine the underlying records and determine for themselves what those documents demonstrate.
Should Ron Newcomb Become District Attorney General?
The central question facing East Tennessee is straightforward:
Would you appoint Ron Newcomb to serve your community as its chief prosecutor?
The No For Newcomb campaign believes the answer should be NO.
The Fourth Judicial District has an opportunity for new leadership—leadership committed to transparency, constitutional protections, accountability, and restoring public confidence in the District Attorney General’s Office.
Residents of Sevier County, Cocke County, Grainger County, and Jefferson County all have a stake in Governor Lee’s decision.
Governor Lee Needs to Hear From You
Governor Bill Lee will soon announce his appointment.
If you oppose Ron Newcomb becoming the next District Attorney General, now is the time to make your opinion known.
🚫 TELL GOVERNOR LEE: NO FOR NEWCOMB! 🚫
📞 Call Governor Bill Lee: (615) 741-2001
🌐 Contact Governor Lee Online:https://www.tn.gov/governor/contact-us/share-opinion.html
Examine the Records Yourself
The public should examine the evidence rather than rely solely on campaign statements.
Visit NoForNewcomb.com and review the “Public Records” section for court records, legal pleadings, transcripts, and other documents concerning Ron Newcomb and the allegations raised by the campaign.
Read the records. Examine the evidence. Reach your own conclusions.
Governor Lee's decision will affect the Fourth Judicial District for years to come.
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