A federal lawsuit claims police officers in a Tennessee city were paid off to obstruct any efforts to investigate sexual assault allegations against a man that included multiple victims over several years. The Johnson City Police Department has denied the accusation.
Tennessee governor OKs bill allowing death penalty for child rape convictions
Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions, a change the Republican-controlled Statehouse championed amid concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court has banned capital punishment in such cases.
Extension of Tennessee’s statute of limitations for sexual assault civil court cases goes to governor’s desk
Victims of sexual assault in Tennessee will soon get more time to receive financial compensation. Current state law allows a victim of sexual assault one year to pursue civil action. A bill heading to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee would extend that time frame to three years.
Nashville exhibit challenges myths that ‘provocative’ clothing can provoke sexual assault
“What were you wearing?” That’s a question sexual assault survivors often hear — from friends, family, law enforcement. It’s also the name of a traveling exhibit of outfits that men, women and children were wearing when they were assaulted that’s designed to combat victim-blaming.
‘Silent epidemic’ of sibling sexual abuse is challenging Tennessee families and counselors
Sibling sexual abuse has become so frequent that experts call it a “silent epidemic,” with incidents rising in Tennessee.
How Tennessee’s rape kit backlog impacts survivors seeking justice
On this episode, we’ll examine the process of getting a rape kit and reporting an assault, talk about the toll of waiting for answers, and explore the reasons why justice is hard to come by.
Nashville Prosecutor Won’t Press Charges Against Police Captain Accused Of Groping. Here’s Why.
A former captain at the Metro Nashville Police Department will not face criminal charges for an alleged assault against a subordinate in 2016.
A Tennessee Bill Would Allow Sexual Assault Survivors To Track Their Rape Kits
A bill making its way through the Tennessee legislature would give sexual assault survivors the ability to track the location of their rape kits.
Investigation: Black Female Police Officers In Nashville Say They Faced Retaliation For Criticizing The Department
The highest ranking Black female officer in the Metro Nashville Police Department has turned in her badge after nearly 28 years. Her departure comes amid heightened scrutiny of MNPD leadership, as a new chief takes over on the heels of multiple allegations of misconduct against the department.
Nashville Police Captain Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Announces Retirement
A Metro Nashville Police Department captain who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple MNPD employees announced his retirement Wednesday.
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