Stifle the rumor mill
After hearing more than a few rumblings and grumblings about the investigation into the alleged shooting incident involving Union County Justice of the Peace Jack Reynolds and an unidentified person, I decided to let everyone know that yes, the case is still ongoing, and yes, the News-Times will be reporting the findings as soon as we know them.
The case has been in the hands of 8th North District Prosecuting Attorney Chris Thomason since our own prosecutor recused himself because of a conflict of interest — the conflict being that the 13th Judicial District prosecutor is the legal counsel for the Union County Quorum Court, where Jack Reynolds sits as a justice of the peace.
The investigation is not being covered up, as rumors suggest. I have spoken with Thomason’s office and am assured that we will know something very soon. Until then, sit tight. We can’t print news if we don’t have it.