WREG-TV Channel 3--Memphis, Tennessee (6:00 pm cst newscast)

Whether it is ringside or courtside, fans go nuts when Jerry 'the King' Lawler is nearby..Jerry was seen signing
autographs immediately prior to his arraignment in Memphis Civil Justice Court today..The halls of the court and
courtroom were lined with fans of the King..One elderly lady even brought her Bible for Jerry to autograph..(Jerry
commented this was the first time he had ever autographed a Bible..)

Jerry Lawler pled INNOCENT to charges of reckless endangerment stemming from a recent encounter at Memphis
International Airport.. According to Lawler, "my girlfriend (Stacey) was with me, and we both know it did not
happen."

The officer who filed charges was not at the hearing and was not back on the job at the time newscrews from
Channel 3 visited the airport today.

Of importance, Jerry noted that he was very much considering throwing his hat (or should I say crown) into the
political ring for Mayor of Memphis.. He noted his brief encounter with this situation had brought him closer to
several people in Memphis/Shelby County politics who said they would back him if he decides to run for Mayor..