Tennessee

New Bill Proposes Extended Use of Drones for Tennessee Law Enforcement

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Knoxville, Tennessee – Law enforcement in Tennessee could have an extended use of drones if a new bill is passed. State Sen. Becky Duncan Massey (R-Knoxville) believes that providing law enforcement with more tools will enhance public safety. House Bill 1620 seeks to maintain the laws passed in 2021 regarding the usage of drones. This bill would allow law enforcement to utilize drones to investigate crime scenes, respond to natural disasters, and assist in emergency situations. However, preemptive use of drones to establish probable cause, issue search warrants, or make arrests would be prohibited. Additionally, … Read more

Tennessee Woman Awarded Over $20 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Federal Jury Finds Shooter 100% Responsible for Harris County Homicide

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COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Tennessee woman has been awarded more than $20 million in a wrongful death case by a federal court jury in Columbus. The civil case was filed in relation to the 2019 homicide of George Hale Bickerstaff III in Harris County. Michael Neely shot and killed Bickerstaff outside his home, but he was never criminally charged, citing self-defense. Bickerstaff’s daughter, Necole Vazquez-Klecha, filed a wrongful death suit against Neely and Bickerstaff’s younger sister, Elizabeth Ann Bickerstaff. The jury found Neely, Elizabeth Ann Bickerstaff’s common law husband, 100 percent responsible for George Bickerstaff’s … Read more

Antitrust Battle: NCAA Faces Hurdles in Court as Tennessee Investigation Makes Headlines

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Knoxville, Tennessee – The NCAA finds itself facing a significant hurdle in antitrust cases as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2021 Alston decision, which ruled against the governing body for college sports. While the NCAA has the right to enforce its rules, questions remain about the legality of these rules. This issue has come to the forefront with the NCAA’s latest investigation into the University of Tennessee (UT) and a subsequent lawsuit filed by Tennessee’s attorney general. The NCAA’s investigation focuses on possible Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) violations by the Tennessee Volunteers. However, … Read more

Tennessee Lawmaker Shifts Stance on Strict Abortion Law: Advocates for Loosening Regulations

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – A bill championed by a lawmaker in Tennessee that introduced strict abortion regulations is now facing attempts for relaxation. The controversial law, passed last year and considered one of the most restrictive in the United States, has provoked a heated debate over reproductive rights in the state. Representative John Doe was one of the key figures behind the successful enactment of the legislation. The law imposes a ban on abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which typically occurs around six weeks into pregnancy, before many women even realize they are pregnant. … Read more