Former East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton was arrested in Panama City Beach, Florida late last month, accused of threatening to kill his wife and a mutual friend.
According to an affidavit of complaint, the 63-year-old disbarred attorney texted a photo of a black and silver knife to his wife Kimberly with a message saying: “I take that back I will kill both of you first. Don’t forget she knows your worth.”
In an interview with the Panama City police, Helton allegedly admitting taking the photo and sending it to the victim…