Keith Ervin, a school board member of Washington County Schools in Tennessee, has been charged with simple assault after an incident during a public meeting on April 2, 2026. During the meeting, Ervin was filmed placing his arm around Hannah Campbell, a teenage girl, and making inappropriate comments, including calling her 'hot.' This sparked immediate backlash from the community and raised concerns about the safety and respect for students in the district. On May 7, Campbell returned to the board to express her disappointment, labeling the board as 'cowards' for not taking stronger action. While the board cannot terminate Ervin due to his elected status, they did issue a formal censure. Board Chair Annette Buchanan condemned Ervin's actions, stating they do not reflect the district's values. Ervin has defended his comments, claiming they were misunderstood and intended to refer to Campbell's performance, not her appearance. He is scheduled to appear in court in August.