Jacobs’ former top aide indicted on felony charge

Bryan Hair, who managed professional wrestler Glenn Jacobs’ successful campaign for Knox County mayor and later served as his chief of staff, has been indicted on a felony charge of official misconduct, the Knoxville Compass reports.

Brian Hair resigned last year after an investigation prompted in part by a public records request from the Compass about the misuse of public equipment and resources. They included Hair’s personal use of a county-owned golf cart and work done on his home by Parks and Recreation employees.

Hair did not return messages from the Compass seeking comment. He turned himself in to be booked on Thursday morning.

Jacobs, who wrestles under the name Kane, declined to comment. He told the Compass last winter that Hair’s resignation had been difficult for him, but necessary.

“I knew it had to be done, unfortunately,” Jacobs said. “On a personal level, yeah, it was really hard. Bryan’s a very good friend of mine, and he’s also a good person. And he made a mistake.”