Lamar Blackwell Resigns Amid Assault Allegations | Pittsburgh News

Lamar Blackwell, newly appointed Chief of Staff for Pittsburgh Public Schools, has resigned immediately amid serious allegations that he choked his girlfriend — a claim he denies, calling the situation a career-threatening distraction. Arrested in April after police responded to a domestic incident, Blackwell faces strangulation and assault charges, with court proceedings set for September. Though he insists the matter will be resolved, the district remains silent on legal details, focusing instead on student priorities. His resignation comes just six months after his appointment. 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/f25b2c47968469ce