subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Sun, Nov 22 2009 

Published: December 29, 2006 08:18 pm    print this story  

Prosecutors appeal judge's ruling to reinstate Coopertown mayor

Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD — Prosecutors have appealed a judge's ruling that reinstated a small-town mayor accused of ordering police to target soldiers and Hispanics for speeding tickets.

Coopertown Mayor Danny Crosby was suspended in July and faced 14 charges of official misconduct in a trial to oust him from office. He was reinstated last month following a judge's ruling that prosecutors didn't prove the orders to police were ever carried out.

Robertson County Chancellor Laurence McMillan, who had previously suspended Crosby, dismissed all the charges. Crosby has denied the accusations outlined in the ouster.

The district attorney's office on Wednesday filed a notice of appeal of McMillan's ruling.

"We are not contesting the judge's finding of fact, simply the application of the law," Assistant District Attorney Dent Morriss said.

"The appeal says that based upon the chancellor's findings of fact, the court reached the wrong legal conclusions," he said. "The defendant was shown to be guilty of official misconduct, which should have resulted in his being ousted."

The district attorney's office took up the ouster complaint earlier this year after more than 500 residents signed a petition seeking to have the mayor removed.

McMillan found that Crosby told officers to target Hispanic workers, soldiers from nearby Fort Campbell and nonresidents because they were less likely to contest tickets.

But prosecutors failed to show that officers did anything illegal or that Hispanics and soldiers were ticketed more than other drivers, McMillan said.

The court also agreed that Crosby threatened to sue citizens who had signed an ouster petition against him, and that he asked a police officer to publish scandalous information about a city alderman. The officer never carried out the order.

print this story  



autoconx
Visit zip2save.com for all your favorite circulars & coupons!
Circulars
Coupons
Deals Zip2Save.com, online advertising circulars, deals, coupons and travel specials.
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

CMC
JOB OPENINGS - Clinical Informatics Nurse and Medical Lab Technician. Flexible staffing options available for specific p...>MORE

Looking For A Career In Automotive Sales?
Mail Resume to Crossville Ford, Attention: Talley Ridley, 269 North Main St., Crossville, TN 38555 or Fax to 931-456-018...>MORE

Craft Specialist III
The UT Clyde York 4-H Center, Crossville, TN, is now accepting applications for the position of Craft Specialist III. Jo...>MORE

See all ads
Premium Autos

This space is available to YOU!!!
Call 484-5145, ask for an advertising representative to place your ad in this section....>MORE

See all ads
Premium Real Estate

Highland Court Yard
Genesis Rd. 2 Br - 1 Ba. ONE MONTH FREE RENT! Hurry! Offer Expires Soon! Water, Trash PAID, FREE INTERNET, Select Apts o...>MORE

HJF Company - Homes for rent
AVAILABLE - Several select homes. Great locations. FFG, city, school. From 2/2 to 3/2. CH/A, applicances, decks. Fencing...>MORE

Yvonne Ave. Apartments
ONE MONTH FREE RENT! Beautiful 1 bedroom units that have been completely remodeled, close to everything. $450 per month ...>MORE

Best Value Storage Units
Near Food City off West Avenue behind Crossville Commons complex. Lowest prices in town -- guaranteed! Gated and securit...>MORE

Lakeview Apartments
Sparta Hwy. 2 Br / 1 Ba, w/fp. ONE MONTH FREE RENT! Hurry! Offer Expires Soon! Walk in closet, W/D hookups & Corner Gas...>MORE

Jacob's Crossing Apartments
Up To 2 Months Free, Limited Time Offer!! 2 and 3 Bedrooms available, Newly Remodeled, Kid Friendly Playground and Pool,...>MORE

Commercial Spaces For Rent
Contact Classic Realty at 484-2600, 998 Lantana Rd....>MORE

Heather Ridge Apartments
40 Heather Ridge Circle, Crossville, TN 38555. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1& 2 Bedrooms. Call Christi Today!! 931-48...>MORE

Commercial Suites
High traffic area, West Ave. / Near Food City. ONE MONTH FREE! No Security Deposit. Hurry! Offer Expires Soon! Approx. 1...>MORE

Highland Gardens
By Hospital 1 & 2 Br, 1.5 Ba. ONE MONTH FREE RENT! Hurry! Offer Expires Soon! Walk in closet, Open floor plan, Water & T...>MORE

See all ads
Premium Other

KTR Cleaners
Residential, Rentals, Move-in / out, New Construction Homes. 931-200-7337....>MORE

THIS ADVERTISING SPACE WORKS!
Pick up your phone and call 484-5145 ask for any advertising representative. Place your ad here, it will work for you 24...>MORE

See all ads

Our Partners
American Profile
Relish
Spry

Loading Calendar...
(requires Javascript)
© 2006, Crossville Chronicle
125 W Avenue; Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-5145; Email news tips and feedback
rtj

 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. • CNHI Classified Advertising Network • CNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index