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Congressman Cohen Calls for AG to Investigate Eric Trump Charity Donations

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 13, 2017
After reports that money from Eric Trump’s charity golf tournaments for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital went instead to some of President Donald Trump’s favorite charities, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is calling on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate, The Tennessean reports. Cohen said that if last week’s Forbes magazine report is true, donors were misled and the event could have been used to funnel money into revenue for President Trump’s private businesses. 

Trump Appoints Dunavant U.S. Attorney for Western Tennessee

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 13, 2017
President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Dunavant to serve as U.S. attorney for Western Tennessee, The Commercial Appeal reports. If confirmed Dunavant would replace Lawrence J. Laurenzi, who has served as U.S. attorney after Edward Stanton III resigned in February. Dunavant was among eight Trump appointed to U.S. attorney posts across the country on Monday.

Judge Denies Former Rutherford Official’s Request to Lower Legal Bills

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 13, 2017
A federal judge has denied a request from the former Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Finance Deputy to pay a smaller amount towards his defense attorney’s bills, WSMV reports. Joe Russell, who served under the now-imprisoned former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold, pleaded guilty in January to his part in an e-cigarette scheme at the county’s jail. The judge ruled Russell had to pay $1,000 per month towards the cost of his defense.

Nashville Courthouse Arrest Part of National Trend

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers appeared at a Nashville courthouse on Thursday to arrest an immigrant for deportation, signaling that a growing national trend has come to Tennessee, The Tennessean reports. Faustino Rodriguez Hernandez, who federal authorities say is a citizen of Honduras, was set to appear before General Sessions Judge Lynda Jones for a driving without a license charge, when he was arrested by ICE agents. Nationally, ICE arrests are up by 38 percent from the same period last year.

Maryland, D.C. Sue President Trump for Breach of Constitution

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
Attorneys general for the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland filed suit against President Donald Trump today, alleging that he has violated anti-corruption clauses in the Constitution by accepting payments and benefits from foreign governments, The Washington Post reports. The lawsuit centers on the fact that Trump has retained ownership of his company while serving as president, alleging that he has not fulfilled promises that he would keep his public duties and private business interests separate. If a federal judge allows the case to proceed, one of the first steps will be to demand the president’s tax returns through the discovery process.

Tennessee Civil Rights Cold Case Act Signed by Haslam

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
A bill that would create a legislative committee to study unsolved civil rights cold cases was signed into law by Gov. Bill Haslam on June 6. The Tennessee Civil Rights Cold Case Act will see a joint legislative committee of six, three appointed each from the House and Senate, which will research the cases and report to the legislature in 2018. The committee has yet to be named and a hearing schedule is to be determined.

Haslam Signs Bill Authorizing Longer Sentences for Undocumented Immigrants

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill into law on Friday that authorizes judges to give undocumented immigrants longer sentences for felony convictions than U.S. citizens, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Senate Minority Leader Lee Harris, D-Memphis, said in a statement that the law could be weak to a challenge in court. “I don’t believe any other state has a law like this currently in place and courts elsewhere have struck down similar efforts when they have been tried,” Harris said.

Volunteers Needed for Veterans’ Legal Clinic in Memphis

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
The next Memphis Veterans’ Legal Clinic will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) from noon to 2 p.m. at 1407 Union Ave, 11th Floor. Volunteers are needed to assist, especially those with expertise in criminal defense, family law and employment law. Those with questions or who would be able to volunteer should contact Jake Dickerson at (901) 577-8236 or jdickerson@bakerdonelson.com.

Sen. Mark Norris Being Vetted for Federal Judgeship

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, R-Collierville, is being vetted for a federal judgeship in the Western District of Tennessee, The Tennessean reports. Norris has served in the General Assembly since 2007 and has also been “more than mulling” a gubernatorial bid. Were Norris to be named to the position, Sen. Bill Kentron, R-Murfreesboro, Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, and Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Franklin, are seen as potential replacements as the Senate majority leader.

Defense Rests in Cosby Sexual Assault Trial Without Calling Comedian to Stand

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 12, 2017
The defense case for Bill Cosby, on trial in Pennsylvania for allegedly committing sexual assault in 2004, rested today without calling the comedian and TV star to testify, the Chicago Tribune reports. Cosby’s attorney, Brian McMonagle, argued that his client had engaged in a consensual affair with the woman who accused him of drugging and molesting her. Accuser Andrea Constand previously sued Cosby when prosecutors declined to press charges in 2005, and statements made by Cosby while under oath in that case could still be brought up by prosecutors in the current criminal trial.
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