Conservative commentator Steve Gill spent the night in jail in Williamson County after being arrested for not paying $170,000 in back child support.
Gill is the political editor of Breitbart-esque right-wing news site the Tennessee Star and the host of a conservative radio show on WLAC. At the Star, Gill has been known to publish commentary items — particularly with a focus on education — with headlines like "Why are Public School Teachers Avoiding Public Schools for Their Own Children?" and "Why Can’t Johnny Read in Our Nation’s Capital?"
In May, Judge James G. Martin gave Gill 10 days to pay $170,000 to his ex-wife Kathryn Gill. After not paying the sum, Steve Gill was ordered into custody following a hearing in Williamson County Chancery Court Tuesday.
As of Wednesday morning, Steve Gill had not yet posted bond and was still in jail, according to Sharon Puckett with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. His bail was set for $170,000 — the same amount he owes in child support.
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