Reports that former Rhea County Executive George Thacker has died while in Federal Custody. He was sentenced to 33 months back in October. His Attorney asked for hone confinement.
I guess the Feds thought they could do better. Thacker had a lot of Rhea County citizen support to stay out of prison. Even a bank president pledging the loan to repay his restitution.
His crime misuse of COVID relief funds, let me recommend a couple companies for the Feds to check on.
George was an accomplished musician, watch this which tells a little of his story
Here is the sentencing release.
Here is today’s report of his death.
