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Oct 20, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger

Sheriff Seals Ready for Campaign

Full story: The Seymour Herald

Hundreds of people came out to show their support and to eat a great dinner while listening to music by Jimbo Whaley and his band.

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Stoney

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Oct 20, 2009
 
Hopefully, that's all the support you'll get, Hossie - a couple of hundred people.

We're sick and tired of your cover up crap.
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"the experienced and appreciated Sheriff". Kind of makes you warm and fuzzy don't it??
Why didn't they speak about his coverups?
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Mikey who would you be to Judge Pierce's faith the way you use the lords name in vain we all know you are not a Christian,I know Kim personally and she is a Christian, like the rest of us no she is not perfect, but she has always been a child of god and a Christian so try again.
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Did you see that cross around Kim Pierce's neck. What a God Damned insult to real Christians all over the world!......MORE JESUS JUICE....((0!o))
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Well I know who I'm not voting for now Mr.Haslam why would you show up to support Sheriff Seals who kept the twice convicted Felon Paul Lintner on payroll at the jail after he knew he was having sexual contact with young male inmates Seals knew a long time ago, he was afraid to get rid of Paul because Paul knows enough to put Seals in jail for a long time. Does Haslam not read the paper or watch the news I think I would ahve took a big rain check on that rib dinner..
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Oct 21, 2009
 
Anyone heard that Detective Bohanan is now helping disperse confiscated weapons? Did McCarter get nervous?
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By JEFF FARRELL
Staff Writer
SEVIERVILLE — A former kitchen supervisor at the Sevier County Jail pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single count of having sexual contact with an inmate.
Paul Lintner faces one to two years in jail and a fine of up to $3,000 for the felony charge. His sentence was not set in the plea agreement; Circuit Judge Richard Vance will determine that at a Dec. 8 hearing.
With the guilty plea, the state dropped five additional charges against Lintner.
District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn said the state wants Lintner to serve time in jail.
The attorney representing the former inmate that Lintner victimized said they were satisfied with the plea.“We are happy with the guilty plea, and it reflects what our investigation showed,” Dana Pemberton said.“We appreciate the efforts of the district attorney’s office and particularly Assistant District Attorney Steve Hawkins.”
The Mountain Press generally does not identify victims of sex crimes. The victim in this case has filed a federal complaint against the county seeking $15 million in damages. A second inmate has filed a complaint claiming Lintner harassed him, but did not have intercourse with him.
While Lintner announced he was pleading guilty, his defense attorney, Charles Sexton, indicated Lintner was taking the plea because it was in Lintner’s best interest.
Neither Linter nor Sexton answered questions as they left the courthouse. Lintner remains free on bond pending sentencing.
As Hawkins outlined the state’s case against Lintner, he indicated Lintner was exchanging favors for trusties for sex.
“Mr. Lintner was over the kitchen and also had under his command several trusties who lived separately and worked under his supervision,” Hawkins told Vance.
He once took the victim to Food City to visit the inmate’s mother, who worked there, and also took the victim to visit his family on Christmas while he was incarcerated. The victim’s family took pictures that day with Lintner visible in the photographs, Hawkins said. Lintner also paid the victim’s mother about $2,500 while the man was in jail.
Lintner continued trying to call the victim after the man was released, although the man wanted no further contact with Lintner, Hawkins said.
Hawkins also said that another former inmate would have testified to having seen Lintner and the victim having sex.
Lintner became kitchen supervisor after serving time at the jail for forgery.
According to documents from the state court of appeals, he had also been convicted of tax evasion, but was actually believed to have taken almost $800,000 from a previous employer.
“Appellant was apparently never punished directly for his embezzlement of $785,731 from his previous employer, rather he was convicted of federal tax evasion in connection with the embezzled funds,” Appellate Judge Jerry Smith wrote.
Lintner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for that conviction, and then placed on probation.
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Oct 22, 2009
 
While on federal probation he committed the instant (forgery) offenses using forgery to steal from his subsequent employer,” Smith wrote.“It is clear that measures less restrictive than continuous confinement have not made an impact on appellant.”
The court was actually ruling on an appeal by Lintner for alternative sentencing on the forgery conviction. It ruled he should complete his sentence.
Lintner served his time for that forgery conviction in the Sevier County Jail. Upon his release, he was hired as the jail’s kitchen supervisor, where he was placed in charge of county funds and of trusties.
He was hired during the tenure of the late Sheriff Bruce Montgomery.
Current Sheriff Ron Seals declined to comment on the specifics of the case. He did say it would have been a violation of the rules for Lintner to take an trusty for a visit with family.
“It would be out of the realm to go to the mom’s house,” he said.
Former sheriff’s deputy and sheriff candidate Kim Pierce has been outspoken about Lintner’s hiring and behavior.
“I feel very vindicated,” she said Tuesday.“There were a lot of people who were passing me off as crazy.”
She said she preferred to see Lintner convicted on all counts against him.
“Ultimately I guess I’m disappointed with only one count,” she said.“I am happy that he owned up to what he’d done.”
She credited the victim for coming forward when many men in similar situations wouldn’t.
“There’s a lot of men who wouldn’t do what (he) did,” Pierce said.
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Oct 22, 2009
 
By JEFF FARRELL
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SEVIERVILLE — A former kitchen supervisor at the Sevier County Jail pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single count of having sexual contact with an inmate.
Paul Lintner faces one to two years in jail and a fine of up to $3,000 for the felony charge. His sentence was not set in the plea agreement; Circuit Judge Richard Vance will determine that at a Dec. 8 hearing.
With the guilty plea, the state dropped five additional charges against Lintner.
District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn said the state wants Lintner to serve time in jail.
The attorney representing the former inmate that Lintner victimized said they were satisfied with the plea.“We are happy with the guilty plea, and it reflects what our investigation showed,” Dana Pemberton said.“We appreciate the efforts of the district attorney’s office and particularly Assistant District Attorney Steve Hawkins.”
The Mountain Press generally does not identify victims of sex crimes. The victim in this case has filed a federal complaint against the county seeking $15 million in damages. A second inmate has filed a complaint claiming Lintner harassed him, but did not have intercourse with him.
While Lintner announced he was pleading guilty, his defense attorney, Charles Sexton, indicated Lintner was taking the plea because it was in Lintner’s best interest.
Neither Linter nor Sexton answered questions as they left the courthouse. Lintner remains free on bond pending sentencing.
As Hawkins outlined the state’s case against Lintner, he indicated Lintner was exchanging favors for trusties for sex.
“Mr. Lintner was over the kitchen and also had under his command several trusties who lived separately and worked under his supervision,” Hawkins told Vance.
He once took the victim to Food City to visit the inmate’s mother, who worked there, and also took the victim to visit his family on Christmas while he was incarcerated. The victim’s family took pictures that day with Lintner visible in the photographs, Hawkins said. Lintner also paid the victim’s mother about $2,500 while the man was in jail.
Lintner continued trying to call the victim after the man was released, although the man wanted no further contact with Lintner, Hawkins said.
Hawkins also said that another former inmate would have testified to having seen Lintner and the victim having sex.
Lintner became kitchen supervisor after serving time at the jail for forgery.
According to documents from the state court of appeals, he had also been convicted of tax evasion, but was actually believed to have taken almost $800,000 from a previous employer.
“Appellant was apparently never punished directly for his embezzlement of $785,731 from his previous employer, rather he was convicted of federal tax evasion in connection with the embezzled funds,” Appellate Judge Jerry Smith wrote.
Lintner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for that conviction, and then placed on probation.
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Oct 22, 2009
 
“While on federal probation he committed the instant (forgery) offenses using forgery to steal from his subsequent employer,” Smith wrote.“It is clear that measures less restrictive than continuous confinement have not made an impact on appellant.”

The court was actually ruling on an appeal by Lintner for alternative sentencing on the forgery conviction. It ruled he should complete his sentence.

Lintner served his time for that forgery conviction in the Sevier County Jail. Upon his release, he was hired as the jail’s kitchen supervisor, where he was placed in charge of county funds and of trusties.

He was hired during the tenure of the late Sheriff Bruce Montgomery.

Current Sheriff Ron Seals declined to comment on the specifics of the case. He did say it would have been a violation of the rules for Lintner to take an trusty for a visit with family.

“It would be out of the realm to go to the mom’s house,” he said.

Former sheriff’s deputy and sheriff candidate Kim Pierce has been outspoken about Lintner’s hiring and behavior.

“I feel very vindicated,” she said Tuesday.“There were a lot of people who were passing me off as crazy.”

She said she preferred to see Lintner convicted on all counts against him.

“Ultimately I guess I’m disappointed with only one count,” she said.“I am happy that he owned up to what he’d done.”

She credited the victim for coming forward when many men in similar situations wouldn’t.

“There’s a lot of men who wouldn’t do what (he) did,” Pierce said.

jfarrell@themountainpress.com
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Oct 22, 2009
 
Pierce Investigations wrote:
Former sheriff’s deputy and sheriff candidate Kim Pierce has been outspoken about Lintner’s hiring and behavior.
“I feel very vindicated,” she said Tuesday.“There were a lot of people who were passing me off as crazy.”
She said she preferred to see Lintner convicted on all counts against him.
“Ultimately I guess I’m disappointed with only one count,” she said.“I am happy that he owned up to what he’d done.”
She credited the victim for coming forward when many men in similar situations wouldn’t.
“There’s a lot of men who wouldn’t do what (he) did,” Pierce said.
PASSING YOU OFF AS CRAZY......SHIT NO!... WE KNOW YOU ARE GOD DAMNED CRAZY BITCH.
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Stoney

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Oct 22, 2009
 
Everyone here who thinks that Kim is crazy, raise your hand.

Now, everyone here who thinks that Pierce Investigations, Krystal King ~ you know, the Kodak Krier ~ is batsh!t crazy, raise your hand.

{{{{counting hands}}}}

Kim - 3
Kodak Krier - 79,997

Wow! Sad to say, we all think you're Krazy, Kodak Krier.
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Oct 22, 2009
 
Bet he will get a whole hog since Seals is giving Q Balls a rack of ribs
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By JEFF FARRELL
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SEVIERVILLE — A former kitchen supervisor at the Sevier County Jail pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single count of having sexual contact with an inmate.
Paul Lintner faces one to two years in jail and a fine of up to $3,000 for the felony charge. His sentence was not set in the plea agreement; Circuit Judge Richard Vance will determine that at a Dec. 8 hearing.
With the guilty plea, the state dropped five additional charges against Lintner.
District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn said the state wants Lintner to serve time in jail.
The attorney representing the former inmate that Lintner victimized said they were satisfied with the plea.“We are happy with the guilty plea, and it reflects what our investigation showed,” Dana Pemberton said.“We appreciate the efforts of the district attorney’s office and particularly Assistant District Attorney Steve Hawkins.”
The Mountain Press generally does not identify victims of sex crimes. The victim in this case has filed a federal complaint against the county seeking $15 million in damages. A second inmate has filed a complaint claiming Lintner harassed him, but did not have intercourse with him.
While Lintner announced he was pleading guilty, his defense attorney, Charles Sexton, indicated Lintner was taking the plea because it was in Lintner’s best interest.
Neither Linter nor Sexton answered questions as they left the courthouse. Lintner remains free on bond pending sentencing.
As Hawkins outlined the state’s case against Lintner, he indicated Lintner was exchanging favors for trusties for sex.
“Mr. Lintner was over the kitchen and also had under his command several trusties who lived separately and worked under his supervision,” Hawkins told Vance.
He once took the victim to Food City to visit the inmate’s mother, who worked there, and also took the victim to visit his family on Christmas while he was incarcerated. The victim’s family took pictures that day with Lintner visible in the photographs, Hawkins said. Lintner also paid the victim’s mother about $2,500 while the man was in jail.
Lintner continued trying to call the victim after the man was released, although the man wanted no further contact with Lintner, Hawkins said.
Hawkins also said that another former inmate would have testified to having seen Lintner and the victim having sex.
Lintner became kitchen supervisor after serving time at the jail for forgery.
According to documents from the state court of appeals, he had also been convicted of tax evasion, but was actually believed to have taken almost $800,000 from a previous employer.
“Appellant was apparently never punished directly for his embezzlement of $785,731 from his previous employer, rather he was convicted of federal tax evasion in connection with the embezzled funds,” Appellate Judge Jerry Smith wrote.
Lintner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for that conviction, and then placed on probation.
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Former sheriff’s deputy and sheriff candidate Kim Pierce has been outspoken about Lintner’s hiring and behavior.

“I feel very vindicated,” she said Tuesday.“There were a lot of people who were passing me off as crazy.”

She said she preferred to see Lintner convicted on all counts against him.

“Ultimately I guess I’m disappointed with only one count,” she said.“I am happy that he owned up to what he’d done.”

She credited the victim for coming forward when many men in similar situations wouldn’t.

“There’s a lot of men who wouldn’t do what (he) did,” Pierce said.
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Oct 22, 2009
 
Boyd Venable wrote:
The Grand Jury sure did a good job on Gary Cate and twice too!
You will have to look at this for the rest of your life and there is nothing you can do about it froggy! Enjoy!
Garry Lynn Cate, 51, of 3170 Douglas Dam Road in Kodak, was charged Dec. 23 with contempt of court. He was released on $1,500 bond.
Garry Lynn Cate, 51, of 3170 Douglas Dam Road in Sevierville, was charged March 17 with two counts of stalking. He was released.
Garry Lynn Cate, 51, of 3170 Douglas Dam Road in Sevierville, was charged March 3 with possession of a schedule II substance and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was released on $2,500 bond.
Garry Lynn Cate, 51, of 3170 Douglas Dam Road in Sevierville, was charged Jan. 11 with contempt of court. He was released.
Sevier County Indictments
By: JEFF FARRELL, Staff Writer May 29, 2005
* Gary Lynn Cate - stalking.
* Gary Lynn Cate - stalking.
Garry Lynn Cate pleaded GUILTY AS CHARGED to all counts
You sure are stupid, deputy dipshit!
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Oct 24, 2009
 
Stoney wrote:
Hopefully, that's all the support you'll get, Hossie - a couple of hundred people.
We're sick and tired of your cover up crap.
Stoney you are on the bulls eye for sure about all the coverups and lies that hossie and all his little children don't want good people like us to hear.
Stoney

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Oct 24, 2009
 
help wrote:
<quoted text>Stoney you are on the bulls eye for sure about all the coverups and lies that hossie and all his little children don't want good people like us to hear.
Don't you think the short list of what we want is

to not be lied to,
misled,
over-taxed for the personal gain of a few,
the tax money to not be wasted or embezzled,
protected from drunk drivers (since Hossie's protection of Gerald Miller keeps a drunk on the road),
our demise to not be immediately assumed to be an accident or suicide in order to save time and paperwork,
and maybe we'd like for our inmate friends not to be raped while they're doin' their time.

If we can elect a tough, honest cop for Sheriff, that'll take care of part of the things we feel entitled to...
Stoney

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Oct 24, 2009
 
I mean, how the hell did they get away with this sh!t:

[Quote who="SevierCorruption.com "]I was a guest on The Power Hour Monday December 1, 2008. The show was too short to introduce sufficient information because of the depth of the case. The host, Dave Von Klyce, did a follow-up with the Sevier County Tennessee police information officer, Bob Stalke. When questioned about the autopsy, he responded that they had done an autopsy at the University of Tennessee Medical School. This was another lie. Jerry Bradley, other cops and Jimmy Dunn, D.A., told us from day one that they would not do an autopsy and that no one in the entire state of Tennessee would do one for us.[/Quote]

From seviercorruption.com re Pamela Ross
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Oct 24, 2009
 
Chief Don Myers has taken a position in the couple of years to help protect the sheriff. This will undoubtly prove to be his downfall.
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Oct 24, 2009
 
Birdie, Birdie - come here Birdie - they all flock together! You cover mine and I'll cover yours, heh?

Each of these officials need to do the right then, at all times - then, covering their own azz won't be so complicated and at least more legal.
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