In an unexpected turn of events that has captured the attention of legal professionals and city observers alike, Millersville city attorney Bryant Kroll resigned abruptly following a commission proposal to significantly cut his fee—from an established $200 per hour to a mere $15 per hour. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of disputes surrounding the legality and appropriateness of Kroll’s original fees, which reportedly caused the city’s legal bills to surge from $32,000 annually to an unsettling $100,000 since his hiring earlier this year.
Interestingly, Millersville’s newly elected officials were yet to finalize the fee change, casting doubt on Kroll’s swift departure. As Commissioner Darnall commented, “He should have waited until we passed the motion. He quit, and the motion was withdrawn — so we never changed his pay.” This raises questions regarding Kroll’s tactical decision-making in what he termed as a “breach of contract and inducement to breach of contract” scenario.
Kroll’s controversial tenure involved representing Millersville’s far-right leaning leadership, including Assistant Police Chief Shawn Taylor, known for espousing QAnon-inspired theories. Investigations into Taylor’s conduct led to raids by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, further complicating Kroll’s position. Kroll reportedly utilized resources from his former law firm to compile reports endorsing Taylor’s controversial views, despite advising the city against investigating Taylor, according to NewsChannel 5.
The implications of Kroll’s resignation and the ramifications for both his professional standing and Millersville’s legal strategies remain a focal point. For more detailed information and context regarding this unfolding situation, refer to the original report from Above the Law.