City Paper: WKRN Dismisses Brad Schmitt
By: Ken Whitehouse
Brad Schmitt, who has served as an entertainment reporter for both The Tennessean and more recently for WKRN-Channel 2, was dismissed from the station on Monday (2/22) following a weekend DUI arrest. This was Schmitt’s second DUI in three years.
Matthew Zelkind, news director and station manager, told The City Paper that “Schmitt and News2 have parted ways.” He declined to comment further on personnel matters.
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UNFORTUNATELY, IF THEY REALLY LOOK, THAT FITS MORE THAN A FEW DRIVERS IN THE AREA. MOST OF THEM JUST DON’T GET CAUGHT!
That really sucks for Brad. He is a really cool guy and does alot in the community. Keep your chin up and take a cab if your going to drink and drive!
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
Was it really necessary to print all of these details folks?
Give Brad a break; he’s done a lot for this town.