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Open , Honest County Government |
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PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZENS of SEVIER COUNTY |
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District Attorney General |
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Is it not about time those with authority who ask for investigations pressure the District Attorney to respond or answer, whether the State of Tennessee is involved through agencies i.e. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation or the Office of the Comptroller, Audit Division? With due credit to those who have spoken out and are currently speaking out, is it not time the process by which the DA’s office operates be exposed or acknowledged by those in higher power and a Special Prosecutor appointed to prosecute at trial the indicted former employee, (a twice convicted felon, of record) a nine-year county employee, in a timely manner and in strict compliance with the Rules of Procedure, as well as Principles of Professional Responsibility? We refer you to the bio of James Bruce Dunn as posted on the official webpage of Sevier County . While credit is given to his service with the Tennessee Highway Patrol at one point, he makes no mention of whether or not he was a business partner to another employee of the THP at The Bargain Barn, Newport . Much has been said with reference to food purchases over a period of years by the Sevier County Jail Facility hiring, continuously, this currently indicted respondent and the privileges and authorities given him while under such employment until his ‘resignation’ in face of prosecution both civilly and criminally. Was that a deliberate omission when discussing his (Dunn’s) upbringing, his difficult life as a youth and his first job at the age of nine years, his many accomplishments in familial, other business and professional endeavors? A successful business venture, as this, could be – or not - a credit to those accomplishments named, depending on the facts! No doubt, you cannot app reciate this writing without reading for yourself, please do so! We in Sevier County hear and see very little from General Dunn, seems the duties of his office are left to his subordinates, (prior co-workers to his election to office), and the work load imposed upon these who seem to be in charge determines the gravity of overload, apparently, to the point they have failed to comply with procedural rules. In not making evidence available to defense counsel for Tyron Paul Lintner, the results of which creates confusion in the eyes of the public as well as delays in obtaining justice in an orderly and timely manner. No focus is directed here by the local media, noticeably as usual. Just as interesting, too, is the fact that such evidence wasn’t demanded by defense counsel prior to a scheduled hearing so that such failure to provide evidence in an orderly manner might have been remedied by the Court (after such failure on demand) entering Sanctions? Does this obvious lack of accountability in a serious and orderly manner not support the public’s suspicions the interest of the public is unattended and do these offenses not rise to the level of the public demanding the State Attorney General step in and/or disciplinary measures be take n? How many of the public would support the appointment of a Special Prosecutor in this matter? Voice your opinion and speak out. With a court date set for July 2009, how much time is required to bring this matter to a conclusion, what will truly be the benefit of a ‘June review to assure trial in July’ - wasn’t it February 2008 when the indictment went down? Has a official Plea been entered to date? Check out these public court files and know how your business is being handled! When (officials) at Board of Professional Responsibility advise the public that the Court should be in control in these situation and ‘Sanctions can issue to force a timely procedure’, who would question this for one minute, as obviously neither side is interested in going forward to trial as shown by their actions and the record? Have these officials forgotten the public is looking their way? Members of the Public, you will get what you demand! Who is looking out for your interests, assuming you have interests and concerns? |
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Does he even know ? |
What’s Up with Jimmy? |
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An Original Post |
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Ms. Sharpe, I am sending a link to the latest article by local press covering the guilty plea of Ty Paul Litner (Tyrone Paul Lintner) whereby he is three-time convicted felon, as records will prove. You have received from me commentary on the events of the day already, as I sat as a witness there. James B. Dunn was not in the courtroom, yet, he in his official capacity has emailed WBIR TV to be there for the hearing from which their report included quotes by the 'General' and there is circulated a press release which he has made and as is quoted by the local press. I question, along with several other citizens, the sincerity of his self-aggrandizing statements, as his actions speak louder than his words and it is too late to offer excuses for inaction or cure the situation by a political statement less than totally sincere, as will be proven by the outcome of the sentencing hearing especially where this office will be so weak (incompetent) they will not successfully push for this culprit serving time as a three-time convicted felon. I will have no problem in conceding I am wrong if the outcome is different, nor will I have a problem in withdrawing my complaint should it be shown this office has exercised competency, diligence and satisfactorily performed the duties sworn to perform. Citizens have been forced to take a strong position and lay themselves, reputation and resources, on the line to force the issue and resolution as to the question of a convicted felon's employment by Sevier County. Had there been diligence, competency, and an exercise of the duties of this Office, as sworn, that would have not been necessary, not to mention the consumption of time, waste of energy expanded, and the imposition put upon those required to seeing this matter brought to ANY conclusion, regardless of the outcome. Thank you for your time and interest.
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Administrator, You may be interested in the conclusion of efforts to take relevant issues regarding the Attorney General of this District to the appropriate authorities delegated with such, as you have posted heretofore articles for the information of your readers on the Web site of Public Spirited Citizens of Sevier County? For your information, please find responses regarding Attorneys General, and particularly the DA of the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Tennessee. Date: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 6:01 PM The District Attorney is an elected official and as such is given a great deal of discretion about how he conducts himself in regard to his office. Normally, the remedy for good faith poor judgments is to vote him or her out of office. The Grand Jury foreperson may think that for orderly and efficient administration of their duties some before-hand knowledge is needed, so they will know what to ask and whether subpoenas are needed, to prevent wasting time or resources. The foreperson is actually in charge to my understanding. The law says the Grand Jury foreperson is to assist and cooperate with the District Attorney. This is under the TN Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 6, which also states other powers and duties of the Grand Jury. If the foreperson is not doing his or her duties, the Judge over the Grand Jury may remove the foreperson from the job. (See Rule 6)
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District Attorney General James B. Dunn |
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TBI Investigations In Sevier County Which Were Turned Over to The District Attorney With NO Apparent Reasons for Further Follow Up By Their Office……...Have Been Requested By Public Spirited Citizens. We will report findings later. |
