TBI: Nude cellphone photos, deleted chats may show evidence of crime in Mayor Megan Barry affair

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says it has obtained nude photos of a woman taken on the phone of former Sgt. Rob Forrest, evidence that investigators believe shows the mayor engaged in an affair with her former bodyguard while he was on duty.

The photos, which are in possession of the TBI, are referenced in an affidavit in support of a search warrant that Nashville Judge Steve Dozier signed Tuesday seeking possession of Barry's cellphone. It was filed in court Thursday.

The TBI has also uncovered 260 deleted chats on Forrest's phone to Barry's phone number, according to the affidavit.

Based on the photos and deleted chats they discovered on Forrest's phone, the TBI says it has probable cause to seek evidence they believe could show a crime was committed.

The affidavit cites state statutes for misconduct of public officials and theft of property.

"A search of Megan Barry's phone could reveal information that is crucial evidence for this case," the affidavit reads. "In particular, data and information that has been deleted from Sgt. Forrest's phone may still exist on Megan Barry's phone."

"The deleted chats and messages between Sgt. Forrest and Megan Barry, if recovered, could provide further evidence of their activities while Sgt. Forrest reported to be on duty."

Sean Braisted, the mayor's spokesman, referred all question's to Barry's private attorney. Barry's attorney Jerry Martin declined to comment.

David Raybin, Forrest's attorney, said he has not seen the affidavit or search warrant and cannot comment at this time.

Barry, who admitted on Jan. 31 to the affair that began in the spring of 2016, has said that there was no personal engagement while Forrest was on duty.

But the affidavit cites nude and partially nude photos of a woman on Forrest's phone taken during two trips, both to Washington D.C.

Barry traveled to Washington on May 15-17, 2017 for an infrastructure conference, and Forrest was the only other city employee who went with her.

According to timecard records referenced in the TBI affidavit, Forrest clocked in to work at 7:30 a.m. on May 15 and clocked out at 3:30 p.m. He then clocked in for overtime until 9:30 p.m.

On Forrest’s phone there were nude images of a woman the TBI believes to be Barry that were taken during the time that Forrest reported receiving overtime, according to the affidavit.

“This image is of a nude female lying on a bed with a black purse beside her,” the TBI affidavit states.

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