Nashville

Nashville Restaurant Owner’s Death Leads to Homicide Charges, Case Progresses to Grand Jury

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Nashville court has announced that the allegations facing Ulises Martinez, who is implicated in the death of local restaurant owner Matthew Carney, will advance to a grand jury. The decision was revealed during a court session on Tuesday, highlighting a case that has captured local attention due to its tragic circumstances and the involvement of a well-known community figure. Martinez stands accused of a grave crime linked to an incident on June 19 outside Smokin’ Thighs, a popular eatery on Wedgewood Avenue owned by Carney. It is alleged that Martinez struck … Read more

Nashville Officials Urged to Denounce Neo-Nazi Groups Without Compromising Free Speech Protections

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Nashville, Tenn. — The appearance of neo-Nazi groups in Nashville has prompted calls for local leaders to denounce such extremist ideologies firmly. However, there is growing concern that any new legislative measures might inadvertently infringe upon free speech rights. Recent events in Nashville have seen the emergence of extremist activities that pose complex challenges. Community leaders, activists, and legal experts are wrestling with finding a balance between condemning hate-driven groups and safeguarding constitutional rights. This debate is particularly poignant in the wake of demonstrations that have both shocked and mobilized the local community. Stakeholders argue … Read more

Nashville Family Awarded Record $47 Million in Birth Injury Case Against Hospital

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Nashville, Tennessee — In a landmark Tennessee court decision, a Nashville family was granted nearly $47 million in damages after their daughter sustained severe brain damage at birth due to alleged medical negligence. The trial, which addresses issues of urgent healthcare delivery, concluded with the state’s highest-ever medical malpractice award. The jury’s verdict came after a detailed examination of the events leading up to the birth of Vivian Boughton at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital on September 29, 2018. Legal representatives for the family argued that delays in the delivery process exacerbated the newborn’s health … Read more

Nashville Court Halts Release of Covenant School Shooting Records Amid Legal and Ethical Deliberations

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Nashville, Tenn. — A Nashville judge has issued a ruling to temporarily withhold releasing any records related to last year’s tragic mass shooting at the Covenant School, where six individuals lost their livers. The ruling, delivered late Thursday evening, comes 14 months after various groups sought access to documents withheld by Metro Nashville in the aftermath of the devastating event. The court’s decision, articulated by Chancellor I’Ashea Myles in a detailed 60-page document, has stirred expectations of an appeal from at least one of the plaintiffs involved in the lawsuit. Myles identified the universal modern … Read more