WCS Superintendent Charged With Assault

Dr Mike Looney, WCS Superintendent

Williamson County Schools (WCS) Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney turned himself into the Sheriff’s Department Wednesday evening after being charged with simple assault.

A statement from WCS reads:

“We have recently confirmed that a simple assault charge was filed this afternoon against Williamson County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney. Dr. Looney turned himself into the Sheriff’s Department this evening to allow for the necessary paperwork to be completed.

This misdemeanor charge apparently stems from an incident which took place Tuesday at Franklin High School while he and others were assisting a student in crisis.

There were multiple witnesses on hand who dispute this accusation of simple assault, and we believe this charge is without merit and will not stand.”

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