Lamar Blackwell Faces Legal Charges | Pittsburgh News

Lamar Blackwell, chief of staff for Pittsburgh Public Schools, faces serious charges after being accused of strangulation and assault in a domestic incident last April — a scandal that’s sparked widespread attention as he remains on the job while legal proceedings unfold. Hired in May 2024 with high praise from Superintendent Wayne Walters for his experience and vision, Blackwell’s position now hangs in the balance amid a cloud of controversy. The district has declined to comment further, citing respect for the judicial process and privacy, leaving the public to watch closely as his September preliminary hearing approaches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/2558f2c6f276a25b