Double whammy: Hirsch rips gun law, says cops act outside law in traffic cases
Jay Hirsch after arguing his right-to-travel and right-to-bear-arms case before a three-judge panel of the Tennessee criminal court of appeals. (Photo David Tulis) NASHVILLE, July 18, 2017 — A criminal court of appeals today hears arguments from a 65-year-old laborer in Middle Tennessee who says that the gun statute is unconstitutional because it is vague […]
Schools’ fears of sex predators deepen isolationism in proposed Airbnb ban
The fear of out-of-town visitors is threatening a measure before Chattanooga city council that would ban Airbnb families from turning empty houses into havens for travelers. The proposed ban plays on fears that students like these at Girls Preparatory Schools are vulnerable to sexual abuse from neighbors if those neighbors let their houses through Airbnb. […]
City weighs ‘fright’ factor in use of unmarked cop cars to stop women in traffic
Chief Fred Fletcher says the mother of a boy shot by gangland misdoings suffered “fear and horror.” But do city police traffic stops in private cars create such fright among innocent users of the public roadways? The story develops. (Photo Wrcbtv.com) A public statement given by Chief Fred Fletcher in the case of the shooting […]
To become great, city must slash official violence
Flags noting the deaths of Americans in federal wars fly across Chattanooga today, and in front of city hall in Soddy-Daisy, in north Hamilton County. (Photo David Tulis) To make Chattanooga a great city, residents should consider the extent to which they will accept the use of official violence in the city. By David Tulis […]
Court reform in Tennessee — how it could take place
A cruiser waits for Chattanaooga police officers who are in a neighborhood at a crime scene. (Photo WTVC) If God grants a restraining hand of judgment against the people of Tennessee and brings before them a greater prospect of justice, reforms will be in the direction of privatization of justice and reform within the courts […]
Thousands of defendants overlook right of appeal for ‘trial de novo’
Basil Marceaux stands in the Hamilton County, Tenn., court building as he challenges the use of police by municipal corporations despite high court rulings stating city authority is civil. (Photo David Tulis) By David Tulis / Noogradio 1240 AM 92.7 FM The court system so intimidates Americans that thousands of people in Hamilton County and […]
Arraignment night in Soddy-Daisy plows through 62 cases
James Jordan, left, is on the front row in Judge Marty Lasley’s city court in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. He is decorated with tattoos. (Photo David Tulis) Tara Maye walks out of Soddy-Daisy city court after indicating she intends to have an attorney help in her case. In Soddy-Daisy city court, these women face criminal charges and […]
Grohn demands Fletcher provide details in abusive cop cases
Chattanooga police chief Fred Fletcher jogs with police recruits on the city walking bridge. (Photo Chattanooga police department, Facebook) Hanson Melvin in front of district attorney Neal Pinkston’s office in Chattanooga. Mr. Pinkston refused to prosecute his indictment on a disorderly conduct charge after Mr. Melvin raised questions about denial of due process and perjury […]
High calling of officer as DA lets 2 go in rogue cop cases
Rochelle Gelpin of Chattanooga has personal knowledge of a crime having been committed (by a cop, against her). She is considering a request for subpoena so she may testify before the grand jury since the Hamilton County DA Neal Pinkston refuses to prosecute officer Jeff Rahn for perjury and abuse of process. (Photo David Tulis) Neal Pinkston, […]
Mitchell runs to keep council seat, hopes people forget rejection of Eros
Jerry Mitchell, seeking re-election for city council in Chattanooga, boldly stood against marriage in favor of gay theory in 2013, a vote overturned by voters in a pro-marriage plebiscite. (Photo Mitchellforcitycouncil.com) “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to […]