DA to Withdraw Charges, Re-Present Case to Grand Jury in Monroe County Jail Death

DA to withdraw charges, re-present case to grand jury in Monroe County Jail death

MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Charges against seven people in the 2025 in-custody death at the Monroe County Jail are set to be withdrawn, but prosecutors plan to present the case again to the grand jury. 10th Judicial District Attorney Stephen Hatchett said Friday that they will no longer pursue the current charges against those charged [...]

'This matter is not done' | DA: Charges against 7 people related to man's 2025 death in Monroe County jail dismissed, planned to go back to grand jury

Those formerly charged ranged from jail personnel to nursing staff. Lester Isbill was 74 when he was held in a restraint chair for hours after a medical incident.