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Posted by: Jarod Word on Jul 6, 2023

The Johnson County judge who resigned last month following accusations of inappropriate behavior says he will not seek reinstatement to the position, The Tomahawk reports. Former judge Perry Stout had initially said he hoped to return to the bench. Stout is accused of having sex with a county employee in the courthouse and socializing with people who had cases before him while failing to disclose those relationships. The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct (TBJC) reportedly sent a letter to the Johnson County Commission which revealed it is preparing to initiate formal charges against him. An executive assistant to the Johnson County Mayor said that after being provided a copy of the letter from the TBJC, Stout decided to withdraw his name from consideration. WJHL-TV has additional details on the story.