State bullies man into jail after police encounter over judge at store
Antonio Bell, center, appears to be one of those “Just Busted” faces whose story really is one of innocence of the crimes charged. (Photo David Tulis) Antonio Bell says he is in jail until Sunday under a plea agreement that has him admitting to two misdemeanor counts of retaliation against a judge or officer in […]
Grohn wants more cops, jobs training, ‘affordable’ housing
Larry Grohn, a city council member, is running for mayor of Chattanooga. Voting is in March. (Photo David Tulis) By David Tulis / Chattanoogan.com Larry Grohn is ramping up his campaign for mayor and searching for ways to rise above the particulars of being a legislator on the city council to a winnable theory about […]
Acts of cop kindness stand out sharply as slaying toll passes 890
Officer Brian Moody helps a citizen in a wheelchair. (Photo Shealisha Beasley and Wrcbtv.com) As of Oct. 8, 894 people in the United States have been killed by police officers. Soaring numbers of police killings bring special notice to acts of kindness by police officers in Chattanooga and elsewhere. By David Tulis / AM 1240 […]
Is cop abuse about race — or power against the people?
Hanson Melvin holds up his third child, born the day of a Hamilton County, Tenn., hearing against him prompted by a perjured police report. (Photo Facebook) One of the disputes I run with a constitutionalist friend is whether police killings and cop abuse of blacks is a racial issue — or something more significant. I […]
Officer under perjury investigation for muddled tale of uppity black
Dragged to court by a perjurous police report on the day of the birth of his third child, Hanson Melvin of Chattanooga exits the Hamilton County courthouse in Chattanooga on June 14, 2016. (Photo David Tulis) This document is a sworn statement, aka a “police report,” that tells of a “screaming” and “yelling” family man […]
Montgomery County mass fines, license revocations face $50 jury fine rule
A young woman pays off taxes, fines or fees that were cited in a letter she received saying her driver license is being revoked. (Photo Newchannel5.com) Montgomery County clerks collect money in a court system that uses state prosecutions for infractions of its rules as a taxable event. (Photo Newchannel5.com) If you are one of […]
Commoners take licks, hope for best as Marceaux argues before Judge Lasley
Basil Marceaux, the night’s most noted defendant, argues a point in Soddy-Daisy sessions court Tuesday as Judge Marty Lasley waits to fire back. (Photo David Tulis) Sessions court meets every Tuesday in the north Hamilton County town of Soddy-Daisy, its judge mild mannered but coming to the bench with a list of minimum expectations. (Photo […]
GOP wrecking freedom in firepower, liberty in marriage
Rep. Mike Carter, a Republican, is a former sessions court judge. (Photo wrcbtv.com) Todd Gardenhire defeats gun “constitutional carry” in Tennessee by not voting, but the bill can be revived, John Harris of the Tennessee Firearms Association says. Meanwhile, defenders of marriage work to crowbar the defense of natural marriage act from a state house […]
Carter kills marriage bill, fearing ‘extremity’ of mild means of lawful resistance
Rep. Mark Pody talks Wednesday with homeschooling families who support his marriage restoration bill in the general assembly. By David Tulis A former Hamilton County judge played a part in wrecking an effort to get state government to obey the constitution. Rep. Mike Carter Rep. Mike Carter of Ooltewah in a 4-1 subcommittee vote helped […]
Gnome awaits indictment on driving without license
A Tennessee motorist has been charged with driving without a license. (Photo Interstatedrugbust.com) By David Tulis The Gnome of Strawberry Plains has been cited to court for driving without a license, opening the prospect for a renewed effort to show that Tennessee’s driver license regime, out of respect for the state bill of rights, is […]