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Knoxville man drops lawsuit amid battery charges
Filed: Apr 06, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Doug Peek, indicted on battery charges, withdraws defamation lawsuit against accusers in Knox County.
WHO: Doug Peek
WHAT: dropped lawsuit against abuse accusers
WHEN: Apr 06, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Facing a five-count indictment for battery
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