Escaped Inmate on the Loose: A Month-Long Manhunt
From Escaping Custody to Courtroom Drama: Sean Williams’ Trial
According to WVLT, Sean Williams, a man from Johnson City, tried to escape from custody twice. The first time was in July 2023. He was being taken to a court hearing in Greeneville when he kicked out the back window of the van and ran away. It took a month to catch him, but he was finally found in Florida.
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Sean’s Legal Battle: Wrongful Imprisonment or Guilty of Escape?
Sean is now in court, trying to defend himself. He says he should not have been in jail in the first place. He has admitted to escaping, but he’s making his point in court. The judge will hear his case this week and decide what to do. Sean also has another big case coming up in August about sexually harming children.