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Oct 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
Former Putnam County Commissioner Sentenced
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Former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper and Putnam County commissioner Jimmy Neal was sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to four counts related to child sexual abuse material.
WHO: Jimmy Neal, a former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper and Putnam County commissioner.
WHAT: Neal was sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET
WHERE: Putnam County, Tennessee
WHY: Neal pleaded guilty to four counts related to child sexual abuse material.
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