Warrant issued in tirade, threats against commissioner
A man who identified himself as K-Rack Johnson sings "Dixie" while waving a Confederate flag behind Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer during the June 1 press conference in Health Sciences Park. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Police issued an arrest warrant Friday, June 4, on a charge of assault against the crew worker who berated and threatened Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer Tuesday in Health Sciences Park.
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