A court battle over an obscure Tennessee statute freed these men from prison. Years later, they were told they must return.
Tennessee Supreme Court Hears Case To Reduce Sentences For Juveniles Convicted Of Murder
Nearly 200 people serving life sentences for crimes they committed as teens could see themselves eligible for parole in half the time allowed under current Tennessee law.
Tennessee Supreme Court Considering Whether To End Strict Life Sentences For Juveniles
The state Supreme Court is considering a case that could pave the way for nearly 200 people to be released from prison for crimes they committed as juveniles. Tennessee has some of the harshest sentencing for minors who are convicted of murder in adult court.
Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers Could Have Body Cameras Soon
The state troopers who deal most often with the public may soon be outfitted with body cameras. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is asking the legislature for $2.3 million in funding to make this happen.
Nashville’s Police Oversight Board Gets Four New Members As Key Votes Approach
Nashville’s police oversight board is getting new members who could define the group at a pivotal time.
Ballistic Test Reveals More About Fatal Shooting During Nashville Police Foot Chase
Police say ballistic testing has found that a 21-year-old shot himself. The department also says an autopsy shows the man died from a single gunshot.
Nashville 21-Year-Old Dead After Foot Chase With Police
Police say community engagement officers were running after a man they thought had a gun. They allege the gun discharged after he dropped it and picked it up.
Nashville Police Officer Who Shot Man Has History Of Force And Praise For Arrests, Records Show
As authorities investigate a recent shooting by a Nashville police officer, records show his prior instances of using force were always justified by the department. And his proactive policing led to internal praise.
COVID-19 Alone Doesn’t Account For More Deaths In Tennessee Prisons In 2020
Prison deaths in Tennessee increased by nearly 60% in 2020, compared to the prior year. But COVID-19 directly accounted for only about half of them.
Nashville Police Used An Uncommon Tactic In Last Week’s Shooting
When gunfire broke out, police were using a “vehicle jam” — a tactic that requires hours of training, extensive planning and practice.
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