Personal Information
Samuel Thompson was booked in Knox County on Jan 11, 2026 on 1 felony, including Assault and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Assault
Original: ASSAULT - BODILY INJURY
Assault is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person; intentionally or knowingly making another person reasonably fear immediate physical harm; or intentionally or knowingly touching another person in a way a reasonable person would find extremely offensive or insulting. Causing actual bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $15,000 fine), making someone fear injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and offensive touching is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine).
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
GPS Required Prior to Release
Original: GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
Aggravated Rape of a Child
Original: AGG SEXUAL BATTERY, ATT AGG SEXUAL BATTERY, AND RAPE OF A CHILD
Aggravated rape of a child is the forcing of sexual penetration with a child age 8 or younger. This is the most serious sexual crime, classified as a Class A felony. An adult convicted of this crime receives a life sentence with no possibility of parole. A juvenile convicted receives 15-60 years in prison.
Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000