A Nashville Democratic operative has had his law license temporarily suspended amid accusations that he took money from a nonprofit that helps the homeless and used it to gamble.
According to reports, the state Supreme Court suspended the license of Kevin Teets on Friday.
Teets, a former Tennessee Democratic Party executive, led the political campaigns of District Attorney Glenn Funk and ex-mayoral candidate Bill Freeman.
Documents from the Board of Professional Responsibility said Teets has been accused of taking more than $8,000 from the nonprofit Lace Up With Love to "fund his gambling addiction."
An affidavit said Teets has repaid $6,500.
Teets' attorney, Darrell Townsend, said they were disappointed in the development and look forward to making their case in Board of Professional Responsibility proceedings.
