Tell Governor Lee — No For Newcomb!

Aug 11
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Governor Bill Lee will soon make an important decision affecting residents throughout Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties: who should serve as the next District Attorney General for Tennessee’s Fourth Judicial District?

Ron Newcomb has applied for the job.

The No For Newcomb campaign believes Newcomb’s record raises serious questions about whether he possesses the qualifications, judgment, transparency, and leadership necessary to become the district’s next chief prosecutor.

Ron Newcomb Wants to Become Your Next Chief Prosecutor

The District Attorney General holds tremendous authority within Tennessee’s criminal justice system.

The person selected to lead the Fourth Judicial District will oversee criminal prosecutions throughout four East Tennessee counties and make decisions affecting defendants, crime victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, families, and communities.

That responsibility demands integrity, sound judgment, transparency, accountability, independence, and respect for constitutional rights.

The No For Newcomb campaign believes Ron Newcomb is not the right person for the job.

Consider Ron Newcomb’s Record

Before Governor Lee makes his appointment, residents should examine the controversies and allegations surrounding Newcomb’s record as a prosecutor.

Among the issues raised by the No For Newcomb campaign are:

— Grand Jury Proceedings: Newcomb has been investigated concerning alleged misconduct during grand jury proceedings.

— Civil Rights Allegations: Newcomb was named in litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court and included allegations involving constitutionally protected civil rights.

— Public Records: The campaign alleges that public records concerning Newcomb and the District Attorney General’s Office have been withheld from disclosure for more than three years.

— Courtroom Conduct: The campaign has also raised concerns about Newcomb’s interactions with judges when courts rejected his legal positions.

These are serious allegations and should not automatically be interpreted as criminal convictions or judicial findings of wrongdoing. Residents should examine the underlying court records, orders, transcripts, pleadings, and other public documents when evaluating the claims.

Would You Choose Ron Newcomb?

Experience alone should not determine who becomes District Attorney General.

The public should be able to trust its chief prosecutor to exercise enormous governmental authority fairly, independently, and responsibly.

So ask yourself:

Would you choose a prosecutor surrounded by these controversies to lead your District Attorney General’s Office?

The No For Newcomb campaign says NO.

Governor Lee Has a Choice

This appointment presents Governor Lee with an opportunity to determine the future direction of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney General’s Office.

He can choose leadership associated with the existing administration, or he can introduce new leadership and new perspectives.

For No For Newcomb, the answer is clear:

WE NEED SOMEONE NEW!

Residents of Sevier County, Cocke County, Grainger County, and Jefferson County deserve a District Attorney General capable of earning public trust and bringing integrity, transparency, accountability, and strong leadership to the office.

Time Is Running Out

Governor Lee will soon make his choice.

Residents concerned about Ron Newcomb’s appointment should make their opinions known before that decision is announced.