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Public corruption in Tennessee

3 tracked public-corruption cases in Tennessee — federal, state, and local, sourced from DOJ + FBI press releases and 230+ news outlets.

Cases
IndictedStateHaywood County, TNJun 23 · 23:09 UTC

Former Haywood County deputy indicted on rape, misconduct charges

A former Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputy is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman during a traffic stop and is charged with rape, attempted rape, official misconduct, and tampering with evidence.

  • Abuse of office
  • Obstruction
IndictedStateMonroe County, TNJun 18 · 19:46 UTC

Tenn. sheriff's employees accused of using inmate for private work

Two Monroe County Sheriff's Department employees are alleged to have allowed a trusty inmate to perform work on private property, including at a watercraft repair business where the employees also worked, and to operate county vehicles without supervision. The indictment alleges official misconduct and unlawful use of inmates.

  • Abuse of office
  • Honest services
IndictedFederalWDTNJun 15 · 12:00 UTC

USA v. Tamara Sawyer

Tamara Sawyer

Tamara Sawyer, Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk, is indicted on six counts alleging she embezzled and stole $44,607.35 in public funds between August 2024 and June 2025.

  • theft
  • Fraud
  • Money laundering
  • Abuse of office