New Developments Have Been Revealed In A Federal Lawsuit Brought By A Former Prosecutor Kat Dahl Against The City Of Johnson City And Its Former Police Chief. Attorneys For The City And Former Chief Karl Turner Have Each Filed Motions For Summary Judgement, Seeking To Have The Case Thrown Out. However, Dahl’s Attorneys Can File Documents Opposing The Motions Prior To A Judge’s Decision. Her Civil Suit Alleges The City Violated The Tennessee Public Protection Act By Allegedly Firing Her In Retaliation For Her Wanting Police To Further Investigate Sean Williams. One Claim Against Turner Alleges He Violated Her First Amendment Rights By Retaliating Against Her Complaints And Firing Her. A Trial Is Set For May. The City Denies Any Wrongdoing.
