SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – District Attorney General Chris Stanford has announced his resignation following an indictment in connection with shots being fired during the arrest of triple homicide suspects, according to a letter to Gov. Bill Lee obtained by WSMV4.
The letter addressed to the governor, sent by Stanford’s attorney, Jeff Cherry of Lowery Lowery & Cherry, PLLC, states that the McMinnville man’s last day in office will be October 31.
“It has been an honor to serve his constituents alongside the dedicated and diligent staff of his office, and he is proud of the work his team has accomplished together,” the letter states…