Lamar Blackwell Resigns Amid Legal Fallout | Pittsburgh News

Lamar Blackwell, Chief of Staff for Pittsburgh Public Schools, has resigned amid legal troubles—he’s charged with strangulation and simple assault following an April incident. Set for a September preliminary hearing, Blackwell cited the “ongoing public attention” as his reason for stepping down. Though he continued duties while cooperating with authorities, his abrupt exit underscores how personal legal issues can disrupt public service roles. Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters affirmed the district’s focus remains on students. 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/86d829ee9f94358b