Chattanooga

Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy Set for January 2026 Trial on Multiple Felony Charges, Jury Selection to Potentially Move Outside Hamilton County

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The trial date for former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy has been officially set, as her legal challenges surrounding multiple charges continue to unfold. The trial is scheduled to start on January 20, 2026, amid growing scrutiny of the allegations levied against her. Due to the high-profile nature of the case, the presiding judge raised the possibility of selecting a jury from outside of Hamilton County to ensure a fair trial. Murphy has entered a plea of not guilty to a total of 17 charges, which include both felony and misdemeanor counts. … Read more

Chattanooga Man Faces Intense Trial Over Grisly 2022 Murder of Girlfriend as Jury Deliberation Begins

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On a day when most federal offices were shuttered for a holiday, a Chattanooga courtroom was a hive of activity as jurors deliberated the harrowing case of a man accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend two years prior. Jason Chen, 22, faces charges of murder following the death of Jasmine Pace, also 22, in a crime that shocked the local community. The incident, which occurred in Chen’s apartment on Chattanooga’s North Shore during the week of Thanksgiving in 2022, ended in tragedy when Pace was found brutally stabbed 60 times. Her body, … Read more

Chattanooga Residents Take Legal Action Against Charleston Chemical Plant Over Mercury Contamination

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Chattanooga, Tennessee – A “mass tort” lawsuit has been filed in Chattanooga against a chemical plant in Charleston, alleging mercury contamination. The lawsuit specifically targets Olin Chlor Alkali, a company involved in the chloralkali process. Mercury is a highly toxic substance that can pose serious health risks to both humans and the environment. The lawsuit claims that the Charleston chemical plant has caused mercury contamination in Bradley County, Tennessee. This contamination has allegedly affected local fish populations, leading to concerns about the safety of consuming fish from the region. Mercury is known to bioaccumulate in … Read more