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Knox County commissioners press for answers after McAlister's Deli incident; subpoena discussed
Summary
After public comments about a 15-year-old employee’s removal from McAlister's Deli, Commissioner Lundy urged accountability from the sheriff’s office, read an email from Sheriff Spangler declining to attend the work session, and said she may seek subpoenas for officers and officials if the commission’s review proceeds.
Commissioners at a Knox County Commission work session on Jan. 17 discussed next steps after an incident at McAlister's Deli involving a 15‑year‑old employee and county deputies.
Commissioner Amber Lundy, who brought the item forward, said she has asked the sheriff’s office for information and received an email from Sheriff Spangler saying he would not attend the workshop and that no county sheriff representatives would appear. Lundy said she was considering exercise of the commission’s subpoena power to compel testimony and records, naming potential targets as the officers involved, Sheriff…
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