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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 28, 2024

West Tennessee District Attorney General Fred Agee has requested a state investigation into Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, for allegedly posting documents online containing a defendant's personal information, including a Social Security number, potentially in violation of state law. Agee's complaint, filed with the state Comptroller’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, stems from Taylor's social media posts showcasing a plea agreement in a case Agee handled, which Agee says were intended to criticize him and potentially expose sensitive information. Taylor claimed the documents were shared to highlight what he perceived as lenient plea deals, and said he removed the documents when he became aware of privacy concerns. The request for investigation also explores whether the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, where Sheriff Paul Thomas is indicted for a separate scheme, provided Taylor with the information. The Daily Memphian has more on this story.