Tennessee

Tennessee Court Supports Memphis in Controversial Lawsuit Regarding Police Response to Franklin Incident

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Memphis, Tennessee – A state court has ruled in favor of the city of Memphis regarding a lawsuit that questioned the police department’s conduct in a case involving the Franklin community. This decision underscores broader discussions about law enforcement practices and accountability in the region. The lawsuit emerged from allegations that the Memphis Police Department mishandled its investigation into events surrounding a protest that took place in nearby Franklin, a situation that had ignited tensions between local residents and law enforcement. The legal action prompted scrutiny over the procedures and decisions made by police during … Read more

Tennessee Enacts New Law to Track Sober DUI Arrests After Shocking Investigations Reveal Disturbing Trends

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee has enacted a new law mandating that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) track the number of sober individuals arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), as well as the police agencies involved in those arrests. Governor Bill Lee approved Senate Bill 1166 late last week, a move aimed at addressing concerns over wrongful DUI arrests. Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat from Memphis, sponsored the legislation, which originated from a year-long investigative report that highlighted alarming statistics. That investigation, led by journalist Jeremy Finley, revealed that over 600 people in Tennessee … Read more

Jury Set for High-Stakes Federal Corruption Trial of Former Tennessee House Speaker and Chief of Staff

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Nashville, Tenn. – After nearly two days of selection, a jury of 16, including 12 main jurors and four alternates, has been finalized for the federal corruption trial involving former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada and his ex-Chief of Staff Cade Cothren. The trial, attracting considerable attention due to the high-profile nature of the allegations, began with intensive juror questioning at a Nashville federal courthouse. Casada and Cothren stand accused on 20 federal charges including conspiracy, public corruption involving fraud, bribery, name concealment, and money laundering. These charges, stemming from an indictment by … Read more

Tyre Nichols Case Update: East Tennessee Selected as Jury Source

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Memphis, Tenn. — In a significant legal development, the jury for the trial concerning the death of Tyre Nichols will be selected from a pool in East Tennessee, far from the city of Memphis where the incident occurred. This decision arises from concerns about ensuring an impartial trial due to the extensive local media coverage and community emotions stirred up by the case. Nichols, a 29-year-old man, died following a violent encounter with police officers during a traffic stop on January 7. The officers, all part of the Memphis Police Department, were later charged with … Read more