State drops same-sex rape case brought by homophobic deputy

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors are dropping same-sex rape charges in a case investigated by a homophobic deputy who gave sermons as a Baptist church pastor calling for the execution of gay people.
Assistant District Attorney General Sean McDermott tells the Knoxville News Sentinel that former Knox County sheriff’s detective Grayson Fritts’ involvement factored in the decision, as they wouldn’t have him testify. Other cases involving Fritts also are being reviewed aft