Inmate Work Gone Wrong in Tennessee

Two Monroe County Sheriff’s Department employees in Tennessee are facing serious charges after secretly allowing an inmate to work on private boats and vehicles — using county property and vehicles — over several days in May 2025. Video evidence shows one employee, former inmate Jamey Frank, actively working alongside the inmate at a private repair shop, while Neal Townsend supervised the operation. Frank, hired just months after his own release from jail, lacked proper supervisory training. Both were indicted in 2026 on charges of official misconduct and unlawful use of inmates, exposing major failures in internal controls and inmate work oversight. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81d5df5f55a53517