Legislation That Closes Loophole For Repeat Offenders Awaits Governor Lee’s Signature

A Bill That Closes A Loophole In Tennessee Law Regarding Criminal Offenses By Repeat Offenders Who Are Deemed Incompetent To Stand Trial Has Been Sent To Governor Lee’s Desk For His Signature.

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Tennessee House Speaker Pushes Amendment To State Constitution Regarding Bail

House Speaker Cameron Sexton Is Pushing An Amendment To The Tennessee Constitution That Would Prohibit Bail For Certain Violent Crimes But Critics Say Judges Already Have That Discretion.

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Speaker Sexton Says Tennessee Senate’s Rush To Adjourn Special Session Partially To Blame For Shooting Of Belmont Student

The Speaker Of The Tennessee House Is Pointing A Finger At The Tennessee Senate, Expressing That The Senate Had The Opportunity To Pass Legislation During The Special Session That Would Have Kept Shaquille Taylor Off The Streets Of Nashville And, Subsequently, Prevented The Death Of Jillian Ludwig.

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Belmont University Student Shot & Killed by Repeat Offender In Nashville

A Repeat Offender, Who Was Previously Charged With Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Theft And 3 Counts Of Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Shot And Killed An 18-Year-Old Belmont University Student.

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