KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – When the Knox County Sheriff’s Office jailed Justin Anthony Clark in March, the man spent three days in custody. Clark says those three days in Knox County’s jail weren’t easy and had serious repercussions for his health and professional life. He alleges he was denied medication for a severe kidney illness and even lost his job while being held being held.
The “suspect” was also never wanted for any crime; KCSO was looking for Justin Eugene Clark, not Justin Anthony Clark.
A court filing from May 11 shows the sheriff’s office settled a lawsuit against Clark, where he outlined his claims against KCSO. According to Clark’s original complaint, he first interacted with deputies on March 17…