Thursday, March 9, 2023

Rankin County Blessing for Former Sheriff's Son?

Rankin County Circuit Judge Brad Mills sentenced Clint Pennington to serve five years in prison for aggravated domestic violence after Pennington slashed his wife with a knife. 


JJ reported on January 16, 2020 that Rankin County Deputies arrested Pennington on December 30, 2019 for aggravated domestic violence: 

JJ obtained the police report through a public records request.  The police report states Deputies arrived at Pennington's home on Charlie White Road in Pelahatchie.  The report states Pennington was bleeding "profusely from his neck area".  He cut his throat from ear to ear.  He also had two stomach wounds.  The deputy reported there was a "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Pennington."

Medical personnel stabilized Pennington and transferred him to UMC.  A warrant was soon issued for his arrest.  He was taken into custody upon release from UMC and was denied bond.   Pennington's mug shot shows a large bandage across his neck. 

The deputy reported the woman lay on the floor with a "large cut" across her back.  She is recovering from her injuries. JJ is not identifying the victim.  

 


The indictment states: 

on  or  about  the  30m  day  of  December,  2019,  in  the  county  aforesaid  and  within  the jurisdiction  of  this  Court,  did  unlawfully,  purposely,  or  knowingly  cause  or  attempt  to cause  serious  bodily  injury  to  xxxxxx  Pennington,  a  human  being,    with  a  deadly weapon, to wit: a knife, at a time when xxxxx  Pennington was the current  spouse of WILLIAM  CLINT  PENNINGTON,  by  cutting  a  17cm  laceration  across  her  lower  back with a knife , or other means  likely to produce  death or serious bodily harm... 

Pennington is the son of former Rankin County Sheriff Ronnie Pennington.   



Pennington pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic violence on May 13, 2021. The District Attorney did not recommend a sentence thus the sentencing fell squarely on the shoulders of Judge Brad Mills.  Judge Mills sentenced Pennington to serve 20 years in prison but suspended 15 years of the sentence.  Aggravated domestic violence is considered to be a "50% crime" so Pennington will probably be released after he serves half of the five-year prison term.  The Court also ordered him to "participate in the intensive outpatient program through Region 8 for a minimum of one year."  The defendant must pay a $3,000 fine and $1,441 in court costs. 

Pennington is currently serving his time in the Simpson County jail.  


40 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why Simpson County jail (which is not a prison). He'll be a trusty with weekend privileges, sitting in the office with his feet on the desk and his momma bringing cookies and milk. He's considered 'one of their own'.

This blessing rivals those given across the river to the west.

Anonymous said...

So, given time served, doesn't he just walk...?

Anonymous said...

roid rage-

Anonymous said...

Simpson County?

Why not Sunflower County where most convicts are sent? Certainly couldn't be because they didn't have room on the farm.

Who gets to make the decision of where he is placed?

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a blessing indeed! This has been a great month for Mr. Pennington.

Anonymous said...

Unacceptable. This is as bad as Hinds Co.

Theca Jones of the Roguish Gent Podcast said...

The perception of Justice.

Anonymous said...

No, Jonesy...This is not even a 'perception' of justice. It's a blatant miscarriage of justice to be more specific.

The judge obviously has his nose up the sheriff's ass and vice versa. Picture that. And the D.A., who made no sentencing recommendation, has his nose up both of their asses. (I'm white, if that matters, Theca)

Kingfish said...

Prosecutors tend to make open please with soft on crime judges.

Theca Jones of the Roguish Gent Podcast said...

12:16 You mentioned it, not me.

Anonymous said...

I guess Tomie isn't the only judge to hand out blessings.

Anonymous said...

You mean to tell me politics are involved? If you are related to the former Sheriff, you can slice and dice your spouse and get 2.5 years in Rankin County? Never in my wildest dreams

Anonymous said...

Asking for a friend in Rankin County, where do we sign up to stab a spouse and get 2 years in Simpson County Jail. Just kidding. maybe........

Anonymous said...

Maybe the fbi should have been brought in on that ordeal……

Anonymous said...

They'll both be dead in about 5 years. Murder/Suicide.

Anonymous said...

I realize it is unlikely that this will be posted based on the numerous comments I have made in the past on RSO and this “blessing” but here I go again. Oh, don’t worry I won’t use names. Really don’t have to because it’s public knowledge at RSO and to some outsiders. Now, the “Blessing” above, and his wife, who he stabbed, both worked in the jail. Not to mention the “blessings” sister is the assistant and fake wife to the number 1. Yes, I said fake married. KF call Rankin Circuit Clerks office and ask about a marriage license. None.
Anyway, I know the more I write, the less you will post so if anyone wants more info, I have a plethora.

Anonymous said...

Brad is a super guy and a good judge. He is not a soft on crime guy, even if he used to do a lot of appointee criminal defense. Brad is fair minded and a solid dude. This situation has personal dynamics that made it hard to play straight up. So we have some shenanigans that flow out of those personal relationships. It is what it is.

Anonymous said...

In the old days, if a Sheriff was a FOE (Friend of Epps) they could get convicts transferred to their facilities claiming a specific trade or skill.

Not that the process was a bad one, but only those that were on the "in" with Chris did that work smoothly. I guess today sheriffs can request prisoners be homed in their facilities; in this case, did the current sheriff of Simpson formerly work as a deputy for Pennington in Rankin? Inquiring minds want to know.

Anonymous said...

The current Sheriff of Simpson ain’t Mullins

Anonymous said...

If Brad is such a stand up guy, how come his email/contact info is not listed on the Rankin Co site to allow we Rankin residents to voice our opinion over this?

Because as an elected official, he seems like the opposite of a stand up guy to me right now.

Be sure to let your pal know we are skeptical, 1:04.

Anonymous said...

A young man once told me that if you go to jail the best one to go to is the Simpson County Jail because they cook from scratch! Plus they have a garden with fresh vegetables.

In response to Mr Pennington jail time, “ don’t hate the player, hate the game”.

Anonymous said...

I have to laugh at “a super guy” and “personal dynamics, @1:04. In the criminal justice system, you-all just don’t eat your young. That’s the bottom line. It might is what it is, but it ain’t what it’s supposed to be.

Anonymous said...

The sheriff of a county sends a request to MDOC to house an inmate. MDOC then approves or denies the request. Simple.

Anonymous said...

Somebody or several sombodies pulled some greasy strings to get this chicken-shit sentence AND to get this psycho put in a short-term safe-space down in Simpson.

If this wife-beater can man a grill, at least he'll have access to a Coors Cooler out back of the jail.

Anonymous said...

@1:04 PM - Judge Brad, thanks for checking in.

Anonymous said...

Prosecutors don't "make open pleas". If a Defendant doesn't accept a recommendation, they always have the option of pleading without the recommendation. But carry on with the narrative.

Anonymous said...

Didn't Pennington work in the Jail at the Sheriff's office also while working as a Fire Figher? Two full time jobs? Do tell....

Anonymous said...

I really am surprised this crap stain didn't just get Pretrial Diversion. I mean the politics in Rankin County.

Anonymous said...

So it turn out Rankin County is a corrupt good old boys club. In other news, water is wet.

Anonymous said...

Damn 350 - plenty of people have two full time jobs.

Want to bitch about something, fine. But find something legitimate. Firefighters often work a full day(s). Do that on a weekend, and work a regular shift during the week as a jailer? What's the beef (other than it might cause one to be a little stressed and want to take it out on a spouse ---- with a knife) but there's no indication that his two jobs led to the crime here.

Now, get back on topic - serving time in Simpson County jail.

Anonymous said...

@1:23. Do you know something the rest of the world hasn't yet been told? Unless he resigned, died, or was impeached within the past few hours, Paul Mullins is the current high sheriff of Simpson.

Anonymous said...

3:50 I've never known a "firefighter" that worked full time. The ones I've been familiar with work a full 24-72 hr shift and are then off approximately that same amount of time

Anonymous said...

Why did this young man stab his wife? What were they fighting over? Hmmm makes you wonder? Just kidding. No victim blaming here. Hope she can heal with the itty bitty 2.5 year sentence of justice……

Anonymous said...

@4:20
RCSO runs SCSO , they outfitted the Mullins with (New) Rankin County equipment when he left RCSO.

Anonymous said...

A Rankin County dumpster fire that isn’t named “Todd”…. Go figure….

Anonymous said...

4:20
Just take a cruise through the RC board minutes and you ll see .

Anonymous said...

You nailed it 4:01! Life time Rankin resident here. Our Good Old Boys Club has been around for decades and would put the Hinds County catch and release and blessings to shame!

Kingfish said...

Re: Open Plea. I was merely stating what some Hinds County prosecutors told me several years ago. They said they made open pleas in Judge Green's court because she would automatically issue a sentence that was half of what they recommended.

However, I spoke to the Rankin DA yesterday afternoon and he clarified it is the defense who makes the open plea. So I stand corrected.

Anonymous said...

This ain't about 'open plea'. It's about this dangerous perp being given a chump-ass sentence to serve in a local jail with privileges.

It's the network, plain and simple.

Anonymous said...

"This situation has personal dynamics that made it hard to play straight up."

Any judge worthy of wearing the robe would ignore 'personal dynamics'. Therefore your 'character witness' post is bullshit.



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.