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Former Middle TN deputy indicted on perjury, assault and misconduct charges
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The former deputy, Stetson Thomas, faces charges including official misconduct, perjury, and assault.
A former deputy from Giles County has been indicted on several charges. The investigation centered on allegedly inconsistent testimony in court regarding a Taser deployment. The former deputy, Stetson Thomas, faces charges including official misconduct, perjury, and assault.
Thomas turned himself in and was released on bond. Further details on the indictment and investigation are available from local news sources, including the outcome of the ongoing investigation and any upcoming court proceedings for Thomas, who had resigned from the Giles County Sheriff's Office on July 31.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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