An attorney said Soddy Daisy Police Capt. Eric Jenkins and Lt. Jake Elrod were suspended with pay "as retaliation for their truthful testimony in the Justin Whaley case."
Attorney Janie Varnell said, "On Tuesday, following their testimony in court, both officers were notified of their suspension around 5 p.m. They were stripped of their badges, guns, access to city email, patrol cars, and told to stay away from the police department.
"This action was taken by Soddy Daisy Police Chief Billy Petty and City Manager Burt Johnson, pending the conclusion of the Whaley case and an investigation into the officers' testimony."
Soddy Daisy City Manager Burt Johnson said the action was ... (click for more)