Tennessee launches nation’s first domestic violence offender registry.
It’s actually quite surprising, isn’t it? Tennessee, of all places, stepping up to be the first state in the nation to launch a domestic violence offender registry. It’s a significant development, especially considering the political landscape of the state. Named after a fallen police officer, Savanna’s Law, it’s a tangible step forward.
The core of this law is quite straightforward. It creates a public database, managed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, that lists individuals with multiple domestic violence convictions. Essentially, if you’ve been convicted, or pleaded guilty or no contest, of more than one domestic violence offense, you’ll be on the registry.… Continue reading
Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Perry County, Tennessee Sheriff Nick Weems ordered the arrest of Larry Bushart for sharing a meme critical of Kirk on Facebook. Bushart was charged with threatening mass violence, a charge that the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) argues violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, as his post was protected political speech and lacked probable cause. The lawsuit alleges that Weems and an investigator, Jason Morrow, maliciously prosecuted Bushart and omitted crucial information from the warrant application to manufacture probable cause. Bushart spent 37 days in jail before the charges were dropped, leading to financial and emotional distress, and chilling effects on his and others’ freedom of speech.
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A former Tennessee law enforcement officer is suing Perry County and its sheriff after being jailed for over a month for a Facebook meme referencing a comment by Donald Trump following a school shooting. The post was made in response to a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and was interpreted by the sheriff as a threat to a local high school, even though the meme referenced a different school in another state. Bushart was charged with “threatening mass violence at a school” and held on a $2 million bond. The lawsuit alleges violations of Bushart’s First and Fourth Amendment rights, seeks a jury trial, and claims he lost his post-retirement job due to the incarceration, while the county and officials have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
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A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer is suing after being arrested and held in jail for over a month following a Facebook post containing a meme referencing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The lawsuit claims his First Amendment rights were violated and that he was unlawfully prosecuted for protected political speech. Bushart was arrested for “threatening mass violence at a school,” due to the meme’s reference to a school shooting, and held on a $2 million bond before the charge was dropped. The lawsuit names Perry County, its sheriff, and an investigator as defendants, seeking damages for the alleged violations.
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Tragically, a 50-year-old man and his 3-month-old granddaughter were discovered dead in their Tullahoma, Tennessee home following a pitbull attack. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including whether the mauling occurred before or after they died. Responding officers were forced to kill the dogs to stop the attack. The district attorney’s office is also examining the animals’ history and other potential factors, with the possibility of criminal charges.
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The Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims ruled in favor of Erin Moore, an Amazon employee who sustained a shoulder injury while working. Despite reporting the injury, Moore faced difficulties in obtaining necessary medical care and having her injury recognized as work-related. The court ordered Amazon to provide past and ongoing benefits, including medical treatment and temporary disability payments. Furthermore, the court referred the case to the Bureau’s Compliance Program for potential penalties against Amazon due to the company’s handling of the claim.
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In Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, a ten-year-old boy drove himself home from his elementary school after a disagreement with his mother. Police responded to the school after a report of a stolen car with a child inside, discovering the boy had driven the vehicle a mile to his home. The car was found in an open garage with the unharmed child and his father, who was then taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. Authorities decided against filing charges against the child due to his age.
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In Tennessee, Larry Bushart Jr. was arrested and held on a $2 million bail for a social media post that directly quoted Donald Trump in reference to a school shooting, sparking controversy. Sheriff Nick Weems, a public mourner of Charlie Kirk, claimed the post caused “mass hysteria” and utilized a law intended to prevent school shootings to justify the arrest. Bodycam footage and public records directly contradicted Weems’s claims, revealing that the sheriff lied to the public and was motivated by a personal vendetta. Bushart’s arrest resulted in him missing the birth of his grandchild and losing his job, leading to a lawsuit against the sheriff.
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In Tennessee, a felony charge against Larry Bushart, who was jailed for over a month, has been dropped following a Facebook post regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Bushart’s arrest on a charge of threatening mass violence at a school sparked concerns from free speech advocates who believed it was politically motivated. The post in question was a meme referencing a school shooting, which authorities said caused alarm in the community despite the post referencing a school in Iowa. Bushart was released after prosecutors dismissed the charge, and neither the sheriff nor the local district attorney have commented on the reason for the charge being dropped.
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A Tennessee man, Larry Bushart, was arrested and charged with making threats of mass violence after posting a meme referencing Donald Trump in a Facebook group memorializing slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, which was misinterpreted by members of the group as a threat against their local high school. Despite investigators acknowledging the meme was not a direct threat, Bushart was arrested and held for over a month. However, the charges against him have since been dropped, after an interview revealed authorities were responding to community anxiety rather than an actual threat. Bushart, who lost his job due to his imprisonment, had been arrested and charged in connection with the fallout from Kirk’s death, who had been assassinated on a college campus.
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