Ethics Committee Acts

The Knox County School Board's Ethics Committee has voted to publicly censure fellow Board member Bill Phillips. The measure passed unanimously.

Phillips pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault of his wife. The original complaint filed in the case stated that Phillips drew a gun on his wife and threatened her life.

Both he and his wife now dispute that report. Phillips claims a combination of medicines caused his behavior.

The Ethics Committee also approved a second motion - asking Phillips to voluntarily resign from the Board. Member Rebecca Owens voted against the measure.

Both items now go before the full Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

We'll have more on this story tonight at 5 and 6 on WATE.