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Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Sheriff Spangler Too Ill for Deposition, Filing Says
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New court documents say Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler is physically unable to participate in a legal deposition due to rapidly worsening stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Defense attorneys for defendant David Amburn filed a motion Aug. 21 asking a judge to admit Spangler’s sworn affidavit, supported by his oncologist’s statement that he cannot endure courtroom or video question-and-answer testimony.
WHO: Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler; defense attorney Stephen Ross Johnson; defendant David Amburn; oncologist Dr. Daniel Mark Ibach
WHAT: A motion asks to use Spangler’s sworn affidavit instead of deposition testimony because of his medical condition.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 7:26 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The filing cites Spangler’s rapidly worsening stage 4 pancreatic cancer, with his oncologist stating he is physically incapable of deposition or courtroom testimony.
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