Wife of Hamilton DA Pinkston Resigns After Nepotism Ruling - Articles

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Posted by: Kate Prince on May 12, 2022

Melydia Clewell, wife of Hamilton County District Attorney Neal Pinkston, has resigned her position as chief of staff in the DA’s office, Chattanooga’s News Channel 9 reports. Clewell had recently been placed on administrative leave from the office following a report from the Tennessee Comptroller that Pinkston had violated the state’s nepotism policy by employing Clewell and her brother, Kerry Clewell. According to the Chattanoogan, Clewell has accepted a research position with a Hollywood production company. An email between two county officials late last month reveals Kerry Clewell is set to be terminated on May 17. Pinkston lost his bid for reelection to Coty Wamp during the county’s Republican primary.