In Re Appointment of Special Prosecutor

Upon taking office, Knox County State’s Attorney John T. Pepmeyer began investigating alleged “improprieties” committed by former and current employees of the Knox County State’s Attorney’s office and the Knox County sheriffs office. Among those Pepmeyer investigated were Knox County Assistant State’s Attorneys Dean Stone and Michael Kraycinovich. Stone and Kraycinovich responded with their own investigation of allegations that, as State’s Attorney, Pepmeyer had sexually harassed female employees, created a hostile work environment, and mishandled files.

Stone and Kraycinovich petitioned the…