Child Attacker Arraigned

A man who faces multiple charges after a brutal attack on a ten year old child made a video appearance before the Honorable Michael Hinson in Lewis County General Sessions Court Thursday, April 23, 2020.

A public defender was appointed for Sammy Sadler, age 29, and a court date of May 14 was set. However, because the Tennessee Supreme Court extended an order to cancel in-court proceedings due to COVID-19 through May 31, 2020, the court date is expected to be reset for June, an official with the Lewis County Circuit Clerk's office said.

Sadler remains in the custody of the Lewis County Sheriff with a bond of $1.51 million. The child is home recovering after having his throat slit in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.