SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee appointed a new District Attorney General for Sumner County following the former DA Ray Whitley’s recent retirement.

The DA’s Office announced this week that Thomas B. Dean was appointed for the role, with former DA Whitley posting on social media:

“A New Chapter Begins

After 45 years serving as the District Attorney for Sumner County, I am honored to officially turn over the reins to Thomas Dean.

While the name on the door will change, the mission remains the same: to seek justice every day, in every case, for every victim.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve this community. I leave confident that the office is in good hands and that the pursuit of justice will continue with the same strength, fairness, and dedication.

— R

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