The Articles below are from the launch of Seviercorruption.com through the end of January 2008.
Seymour Rotary Host Sheriff's Forum
1-30-08
This evening, at the Seymour Middle School, the Seymour Rotary hosted candidates for the upcoming Sheriff's race. The candidates who attended were and appeared in the following order; Steve Layman, Dean Lewis, Brad Lowe, James McMahan, Kim Pierce and Ron (Hoss) Seals. Each candidate was given the chance to speak with the most compelling addresses coming from the two candidates supported and endorsed by seviercorruption.com, Brad Lowe and Kim Pierce. Both of those candidates spoke about the need to open up the office of Sheriff to members of the public and remove the corruption that surrounds the administration of Sheriff Ron Seals. Although Lowe and Pierce delivered the best addresses, it is worth noting that candidate McMahan showed himself to be a person of integrity and honor with his address. McMahan, like Lowe and Pierce appears to be seeking the office more to better the community than seek personal benefit from gaining the position.
After the statements from the candidates, the attending public was invited to mingle and ask question of the candidates. This writer was present and overheard a lady called J.J. ask Sheriff Ron Seals about the employment of the convicted Felon at the Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff was very rude and short, saying in a smart tone that the woman already knew enough and refused to respond any further just short of telling the woman to "Get the Hell Out" like he did a citizen who came into the Sheriff's Department in October of last year seeking public records. (this episode by the Sheriff is reported in a story found on the Ethics. Where link page) The Sheriff also replied that he had not instituted any new policy's as his radio ads say when questioned by the woman, admitting that the new additions he speaks of were iniciated by the late Sheriff Bruce Montgomery. Hoss, what have you done besides cover up and change records to protect yourself?
Looks like we know what we can expect if Sheriff Seals gets the nod in Tuesdays Election. Seals has the chance to win because of Chancelor Telford Fogerty's decision to allow the use of the current voting machines. Fogerty made his decision despite the fact that the State of Tennessee has reported the machine to be flawed in both security and recount features which were required to be features on the machines by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 if Federal Funds were used to make the purchase according to a report released in May of 2007 by TACIR. Seviercorruption.com understands that Sevier County used federal funds and purchased machines that fail to meet the standards at the demand of County Mayor Larry Waters according to a Sevier County Commissioner.
In a separate episode, Clark King asked County Commissioner Phil King if he had visited seviercorruption.com. Commissioner King, who is an employee of the Sevier County Sheriff's Department, blasted the citizen saying he chose to read the Bible. To which Clark King replied; "If you believe in the Bible so much, why did you not practice what it teaches in your role as County Commissioner and member of the Ethics Committee?" Commissioner King then became belligerent making a scene and embarrassing himself in front of the people present who were within ear shot. Seviercorruption.com wonders what Church Phil King attends? Do they really teach people to act that way Phil? Or is it just your Bible Class where you teach that behavior?
We here at seviercorruption.com see Commissioner King for what he really is, we hope you the citizens see through the smoke and mirrors that the Sheriff is using and vote for change and new direction.
It was later brought to the attention of seviercorruption.com that Derick Hodges of the Mountain Press was asked to see if Sheriff Seals had been instructed to relieve the Convicted Felon, Paul Lintner, of his duties at the Sheriff's Department by Federal Authorities. Hodges stated that he would not ask the question of Sheriff Seals leaving the county with only seviercorruption.com to report this newsworthy issue to the people of Sevier County.
It is clear that the administration and 34 years of experience that Sheriff Seals intends to continue if elected is to cover up issues and prevent citizens from having access to the Sheriff's Department. Sevier County deserves better.
Click here to see Seals Local Rules and why Phil King really acted the way he did and does as Sevier County Commissioner and Ethics Committee Member. Phil King is only following the rules Seals uses to control his officers with and you will also understand why the Sevier County Sheriff's Department will never get Civil Service as long as Seals is Sheriff!
Click here to see Attorney General Opinions and see why Seals will never get Civil Service. Click here for another AG opinion.
Sheriff Seals defies Federal Authorities
You want me to fire Who?
1-29-08
Sevier Corruption.com has received several phone calls today from readers who report that the F.B.I. has made an appearance at the Sevier County Jail about the conduct of Tyrone Paul Lintner asking that he be removed from the employment of the County to protect the inmates from being sexually abused. Although Sheriff Seals told the agents that Lintner would be relieved of his duties, Seviercorruption.com has heard that upon informing Lintner of the request, the Sheriff may have been threatened. We have heard that Mr. Lintner made the comment that if he were let go, he would spill the beans on everyone telling all he knows. We wonder if and when he spills his guts, will he name the Sheriff, Chief McMahan, Chief Clinton, both Captain Partons, Sergeant Kitelinger and his Chair of pain along with Detective Cubberly. How much more dirt is there to be exposed?
Click here and see what happened in Wilson County.
Click the shortcut below and see what happens when you violate USC title 18.
http://www.icjia.state.il.us/public/index.cfm?metasection=Publications&metapage=OJP_wilsoncoun070606
Do us all a favor Seals, turn yourself into the Feds!
Is Sevier County next but worse?
We think so.
Earl Ron Larry
Is it about the Election, or the monkeys Conviction?
The link below opens a letter that will detail a minor portion of the abuse suffered by those in the Custody of Ron (Hoss) Seals at the hands of what he calls "Kitchen Help". Tyrone Paul Lintner, is a 66 years old convicted felon with homosexual traits that the Sheriff condones. The link below is only one of the letters detailing a minor portion of this gross mis conduct that the Sheriff agrees with.
Caution this link goes to Graphic text that is not suitable for all ages
The links to the pages on this web above contain information that most may find very interesting. Please take the time to look at the content linked above titled Lintner and Links.
Judge Rex Henry Ogle Blows a Fuse as his involvement in cover up is exposed.
1-26-08
Seviercorruption.com has learned that around noon on, January 25, 2008, while walking through the Sevier County Courthouse, Garry Cate and Clark King had the chance to speak with Circuit Court Judge Rex Henry Ogle. Mr. Cate, having been told by Beverly Sharp, counsel with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of the State of Tennessee, that his complaint about former District Attorney Al Schmutzer Jr. lying to the Court, should have been brought to the attention of the Judge at the time. Cate reminded Judge Ogle that he indeed had brought the wrongful conduct to the attention of the Court as soon as it was discovered and that the Court has yet to respond.
According to Cate, Schmutzer told the Court that the prosecution could not produce a material witness to the Case because the individual was in the process of being deployed to Iraq. When in fact the person was not even in the military. The failure to produce that witness who was the only person to collaborate the initial complaint, resulted in the court relying on the report and no testimony robbing Mr. Cate of the right to face and cross examine his accuser. A requirement of the law.
Judge Ogle, apparently relying on selective memory, could not recall and ask Mr. Cate to send him documents to refresh his memory.
After the discussion between Judge Ogle and Mr. Cate, Clark King ask the Judge if he had a moment on another issue. The Judge accommodated Mr. King who then proceeded to tell the Judge about both he and Kim Pierce being denied the right to access the Grand Jury. The Judge, interjecting as King spoke, began to tell the men that the Grand Jury itself had issued a report to the Court concerning both the King and Pierce applications to appear before the Grand Jury. Judge Ogle went on to explain that the Grand Jury had requested that both applicants supply affidavits to the Circuit Clerk and identify who the charges were to be issued against. King then asked the Judge if the Grand Jury has the right to establish policy or if the General Assembly provided guidelines in the Tennessee Code. The Judge agreed that the outline for how to appear before the Grand Jury was outlined in the Code.
Seviercorruption.com now provides the process as outlined in the Code;
T.C.A. 40-12-104 Titled; "Application to testify by person having knowledge of commission of offense. (a) Any person having knowledge of proof of the commission of a public offense triable or indictable in the county may testify before the grand jury. (b) The person having knowledge of proof shall appear before the foreman. The person may also submit the sworn affidavits of others whose testimony the person wishes to have considered. (c) The person shall designate two (2) grand jurors who shall, with the foreman, comprise a panel to determine whether the knowledge warrants investigation by the grand jury. The panel may consult the district attorney general or the court for guidance in making the determination. The majority decision of the panel shall be final and shall be promptly communicated to the person along with the reasons for the action taken. (d) Submission of an affidavit which the persons to be false in any material regard shall be punishable as perjury. An affiant who permits submission of a false affidavit, knowing it to be false in any material regard, is guilty of perjury. Any person subsequently testifying before the grand jury as to any material fact known by the person to be false is guilty of perjury."
King then asked the Judge if he agreed that the most precious single thing about the Grand Jury process is that it convened in secret as to protect both the Members of the Grand Jury as well as those who testified. He further inserted that the request from the Grand Jury established policy that went against that of the Legislature in the adoption of the Statute by removing the secrecy provided to those who may choose to testify. King further stated that once the proposed affidavit was filed with the Clerk, that document became of public record. The Judge again agreed with King and in doing so admits his involvement in the cover up of the wrongful conduct of the District Attorney who aimed and succeeded in preventing due process.
Judge Ogle then insisted that King must bring an action before his Court to have him assist King and Pierce in their efforts to appear before the Grand Jury and that he could not issue an advisory opinion. To which King replied that he was not seeking to bring action in the Court, he was seeking to have the Courts assistance to insure that the District Attorney provided access to the Criminal Justice System as required by the laws of the State of Tennessee and Constitution of the United States. King further said that it was his belief that the Grand Jury and its secrecy was established to provide for private citizens to secretly access the Grand Jury as a vital component of the System of Checks and balances. Judge Ogle had no rebuttal. King then asked the Judge if it was in his purview to re-convene the Grand Jury. Judge Ogle agreed that it was within his over site to do so. Indeed there is no need for an advisory opinion or trial. The Grand Jury itself through its report, shows that T.C.A. 40-12-104 was not followed.
King then told the Judge that he had contacted the Executive Director of the Attorney General's Conference about the issue requesting advise. He explained to Judge Ogle that he had been advised by Mr. Kirby, to first seek redress by contacting the District Attorney and requesting to have the Grand Jury re-convened. King said he was further advised that if his issue was not resolved by the District Attorney, that he should file a complaint with the Board of Professional Responsibility against the District Attorney and then attempt to seek redress by contacting a Circuit Court Judge asking for the Judge to re-convene and provide access according to the procedure outlined by the Code. King went on to tell Judge Ogle that he was advised that if the Judge failed to address the issue and allow access that he should file a complaint with the Court of the Judiciary.
Judge Ogle then exploded. Taking the Lords name in vein he told King to file his (Lords name taken in vein here) complaint with the Court of the Judiciary and then continued to lambaste King in a loud voice causing several County Employees to come from their offices into the hallway, until such time that Bailiff's appeared. Only allowing King the brief opportunity to interject that he did not wish to file a complaint against the Judge, he only wished to have the Courts assistance in having access to the Grand Jury as outlined in the Code.
Upon review of the reports of the grand jury as to the request to appear by both King and Pierce, Judge Ogle clearly allowed the right of both applicants to be violated. The Grand Jury does not have the right to establish policy for appearance. It is the opinion of Seviercorruption.com that Judge Ogle has now placed himself in a position to have a complaint filed against himself with the Court of the Judiciary. The acceptance of the reports from the grand jury, without having reviewed the law (TCA 40-12-104) for persons making application to appear, and then not taking time to instruct the members of the grand jury that the manner in which a person having knowledge of the commission of an offense is outlined in the Code by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. It is now clear, that Judge Ogle has allowed the taking of a right to occur while at the same time creating a situation wherein the District Attorney's office can now have it said that that office has not allowed the proper administration of the law depriving citizens of their Constitutional right to appear in secret before a grand jury composed of their peers.
It is important to note. Assistant District Attorney, Steve Hawkins, on several occasions prior to the day when Kim Pierce was to appear, requested, almost to the point of demanding, that Pierce turn over all evidence and identify persons she wished to bring in her appearance to the Grand Jury. It is the opinion of Seviercorruption.com that due process denied to Pierce and King upon contemplation by the Court and the District Attorney's office resulting in reports being issued by the Grand Jury to cover up the inappropriate actions of denying due process as outlined under the law to protect the Sevier County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Seals.
Click dark words activate links to reports and other documents. The grady jury report shows what Judge Ogle saw and allowed to be submitted to protect the District Attorney.
Click here to see what the what the Knoxville News Sentinel reported about our Circuit Court Judges.
We are working to upload digital media to let you hear what the public officials conducted themselves like when asked about Pierce and King having been denied application to appear according to law.
Sheriff Seals Answers Questions about FEMA Trailers
1-24-08
Have you noticed the Trailers in front of the Jail? The Campers are located at the Forks of the River intersection of Highway 66 and U S 441 across from Carl Owenby's Hardware adjacent to the lot where the Meth Lab Response Team Bus sits. The Meth Lab Bus has been parked so long, it sits there with cob webs and flat tires (bet those get air quick) because it has very little, or if at any time been used. Seviercourrption.com has seen these New FEMA Campers and as we started looking into this matter, we heard first that the purchase was being reported throughout the community as County Commission having voted and approved the purchase. So we called Joe Keener in an attempt to obtain the minutes of the County Commission Meeting where the purchase was voted on. Mr. Keener could not locate such minutes and in turn called Sheriff Seals.
The Sheriff say's that the Trailers were purchased using the Sheriffs Departments money and he did not need County Commission approval. Probably right, but why does the Sheriff's Department need R V Campers and why more than one if we do?
Is the Sheriff going into the used Camper business using taxpayer dollars?
It is reported to us that Sheriff Seals says we needed the Trailers for remote Command Posts. We wonder how many times in the past have we needed a Camper for a remote Command Post and how functional Campers for this use really are? What kind of episode did Sheriff Seals foresee in making his purchase?
SevierCorruption.com wonders, was it the intention of the Sheriff and his cousin buddy and Campaign Manager Chief Earl "Feathers" Clinton (who were allegedly in Nashville when the purchase was made in Alabama) to use our tax dollars and move these Campers over to the lake, where we have heard other FEMA Trailers have already been located for storage. The Lake is a good storage place so Feathers and the Sheriff have a place to go and check them out these Federally Funded Campers on weekends and Holidays to ensure they are in proper working order.
How many other Campers have been issued "Remote Command Post" status locations throughout the County? Do they all have fishing poles or have some been painted camo color to provide protection for out of season hunting adventures?
We are trying to get the records showing when the expenditures were made to purchase these Campers and just exactly how many "Remote Command Posts" the Sheriff feels we need throughout the County?
Sheriff, please contact admin@seviercorruption.com and set up a time for an interview so you can have your side of this situation reported.
However, a press release on a Buddy's Barbecue sandwich wrapper will be acceptable.
Hossies Political Prisioner
Seviercorruption.com has heard that Sheriff Seals has his own Daughter spending time in the Sevier County Jail. He and the Miss reportedly had to move her into a Trailer Park in Blount County after being refused to have her to get permission to become a resident in a Sevier County Trailer Park in the Kodak area. It has been reported that the Sheriff's Daughter has an addiction to Oxys, a prescription pain medication that some say has taken over the County as the favorite drug of choice on the Streets.
It can be concluded that the Sheriff put his own child in Jail to prevent her from being a liability while he seeks Election. Because of the Corruption that is prevalent among the Election Officials, all of the way to the State Level, Sheriff Seals has a chance of winning the Republican Primary.
We here at Seviercorruption.com are glad that the General Election is not until August. By then we believe that the Good Ole' Boy should be on the other side of the Bars looking out. He has been known to have doctored reports and records that have been in his charge for most all of his 34 years in Law Enforcement.
Seviercorruption.com has heard that his son, last Summer, was charged with DUI, later to have that charge reduced to Public Intoxication. We also understand that the Sheriff's son is employed by a Railroad Company that has strict standards for its employees. If the company finds out about the charge, his son may lose his job.
We here at Seviercorruption.com wonder why the Sheriff's other child was not named in indictments that were handed down by the Grand Jury in operation Happy Holidays?
Because the Sheriff feels so strongly about the holiday that he named a sting operation for, we hope that he has a wonderful week.
Looks like the Sheriff is keeping up the family tradition. Crooks of Feather's stay together. Right Earl? Been to Bama lately? You know what we mean Feathers.
Sevierville's Sign Dilemma
1-20-08
The City of Sevierville is considering a change to its Political Sign Ordinance. Looks like their City Attorney, follow me like a little puppy Dennis Jarvis, has finally done some research and found that the Government can not limit Political Speech on private property.
Incompetence always results in not being able to keep ones position without bouncing around like a ping pong ball going from one side to the other. Unfortunately, the City Attorney for the City of Sevierville may need to do a bit more legal research. Now that he has found out that Political Speech is protected on private property. We here at Seviercorruption.com wonder how long it will take him to find the Case Law that prevents Government from preventing Political Speech on Public Property?
What a sad case of affairs. The little Hitler's in Sevierville continue to play politics using their position of power. We here wonder if they have ever read Section 242 of Title 18 of the United States Code? Ready to spend time in Federal Prison for you actions when your actions are taken to a Federal Grand Jury?
Sevierville Police Department Creates More Problems
1-20-08
The latest move by the City of Sevierville Police Department issuing a citation to Sheriff's Candidate Kim Pierce for leaving the scene of an accident will cause more problems for the City. Chief Meyers has agreed to issue a Police report on the removal of Brad Lowe's signs last Month. But only after Complaints were filed with the Accreditation Board, CALEA. Those complaint emails are shown on this site on the reports page.
Seviercorruption.com has learned that the Chief will now be asked for evenhanded enforcement to take place. Last month a County Gravel Truck also has an accident inside the Limits of the City of Sevierville while delivering Rock for Votes on Dunn Hollow Road just off of Old Knoxville Highway. In fairness, the Sevierville should investigate this complaint and issue citations to all involved. Including the Sheriff when it is found that indeed the County Truck had no business on Dunn Hollow Road except to make the Delivery of Rock for Votes.
Sheriff Candidate Harry Montogmery was asked about his opinion of the practice of Gravel being used to get votes for Sheriff Seals. It is reported that his reply was, "Delivering Gravel for votes has been a practice of the incumbent Sheriff all the way back to when I was a child."
Gee, at least Harry is honest enough to tell the truth. However, this practice carries a penalty of 3 to 20 years in Prison. That is where everyone involved in this scheme needs to be, in Federal Prison!
Again, Sheriff Seals is keeping up a long time tradition of corruption that he has been a party to for 34 years.
Sevier County Deserves Better. We urge everyone to look into these issues for themselves. The Mountain Press will not report facts. The Press uses its license to distort the issue.
Seviercorruption.com has learned that Kim Pierce has her accident the first part of December and the citation was for failing to report the accident. The citation was issued the first part of 2008. The illegal delivery of Gravel to Dunn Hollow has not been reported to the authorities either. We expect to see the Sevierville use the same due diligence to issue citations to those involved.
District Attorney Denies Private Citizen Right to Appear Before the Grand Jury
1-20-08
Assistant District Attorney Steve Hawkins prevented a private citizen to have access to the Grand Jury. The Tennessee Code Annotated outlines that any citizen who has knowledge of a crime has the right to appear with the Forman and any two members of the citizens choice from the Grand Jury.
Before the last session of the Grand Jury, Kim Pierce made application with Circuit Court Clerk Rita Ellision to appear. Her appearance was to be in secret as required by law, but Assistant D. A. Hawkins refused to allow her appearance unless she disclosed facts to him prior to her appearance.
Again, a public official has violated Federal Law. For your convenience we post the text from USC Title 18 Section 242 below. You decide if the District Attorney should be prosecuted for his conduct. We think he should for violation of Constitutional Rights allowing a private citizen to appear in secret before the Grand Jury.
Below is text that Seviercorruption.com was emailed showing that Ms. Pierce followed the rule of Law in her request to appear before the Grand Jury. Attorney General, Jimmy Dunn did not comply with her request and a complaint is to be filed with the Board of Professional Responsibility. Thanks General Dunn. You sure kept your promise when you ran for office didn't you? NOPE!
General Dunn has failed the people of Sevier County for Political reasons!!!
How many more will die in the Sevier County Jail before we get the help we need?
Letter from Kim Pierce
KIM PIERCE
P.O. BOX 4933
SEVIERVILLE TN 37864
To. Mr. Jimmy Dunn District Attorney General
To. Ms Rita Ellison Circuit Court Clerk
I have requested to appear and testify before the grand jury this session, I have also notified the District Attorney's Generals office, and The Circuit Court Clerk Ms. Rita Ellison of my intentions. Ms Ellison and I both spoke with Assistant D.A. Steve Hawkins in re guards to this matter to insure we were all clear on how it would be handled, Ms. Ellison has informed me that my request has been granted and the date is, Tuesday Jan 15, 2008 , I should be there no later than noon, at which time I will pick from the grand jury, two grand jurors of my choosing and the grand jury foreman, to present my evidence and witness's, Before them for possible indictments and or and investigation by the T.B.I. and or by the Grand Jury , of criminal acts which occurred in Sevier County, I am also requesting that District Attorney General Dunn appear to assist the grand jury personally, instead of one of his assistants, this matter involves county officials and county employee's and needs his personal attention, As the Attorney General I feel it is very important he handle this matter himself, due to the severity of the allegations, I request District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn be present and offer his assistance to the foreman of the grand jury, as required by law ,and also to insure fairness to my witness's, and to the citizens of Sevier County,
Sincerely Kim Pierce
1-14-2008
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- Section 242 of Title 18 makes it a crime for a person acting under color of any law to willfully deprive a person of a right or privilege protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.
Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States, ... shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnaping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.