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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Giles County commissioner accused of aggravated statutory rape, sexual exploitation

WKRN web staffPublished:   Updated: 
Courtesy: Giles County Sheriff's Department
Courtesy: Giles County Sheriff's Department 
GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – A 71-year-old Giles County commissioner was arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Wednesday following an almost three-month investigation.
Tommy Campbell’s arrest comes after he was indicted on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, coercion of a witness, aggravated statutory rape, aggravated assault, misdemeanor theft, and carrying a firearm in a government building.
According to the indictment, Campbell attempted to influence a witness by allegedly firing a weapon in an effort to intimidate her.
The arrest followed a joint investigation that began in May when the TBI and the Pulaski Police Department began looking into allegations that Campbell was having sex with a minor.
According to the TBI, authorities found evidence that Campbell had sexual relations with a minor “on or around April 9.”
Campbell is being held at the Giles County jail. His bond is set at $75,000.
He also serves on the Giles County law enforcement committee, according to the district attorney.
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