TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 12, 2025

Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond’s office has begun reviewing evidence in an ongoing investigation into the Knox County Trustee’s Office after Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen formally recused her office from any future prosecutions, Knox News reports. Desmond confirmed his office is coordinating with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury and does not need to wait for that agency's investigation to conclude to begin legal review. The probe centers on Trustee Justin Biggs and staff members, who are accused of misusing taxpayer funds on luxury hotel stays and personal use of county-leased vehicles. The investigation also recently expanded to include other county officials and possible misuse of public resources, according to the paper.