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Federal Court Upholds Conviction of Tennessee Romney Campaign Hacker

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 16, 2017
A federal appeals court upheld the conviction of a Tennessee man who attempted to extort the presidential campaign of Mitt Romney in 2012, the Associated Press reports. Michael Mancil Brown, calling himself “Dr. Evil,” claimed that he hacked the PriceWaterhouseCoopers accounting firm and obtained Romney’s taxes, for which he demanded $1 million in bitcoin. The court upheld charges of wire fraud and extortion, but ordered him re-sentenced because the original four-year prison sentence was wrongfully enhanced.

Nashville Judge Under Scrutiny for Short-Term Rental Ownership Resigns

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 16, 2017
The Nashville magistrate who handled complaints and fines involving short-term rental properties has resigned amid reports that he owns mulitple short-term rental properties himself, the Tennessean reports. Jim Todd, magistrate for the Davidson County General Sessions Environmental Court, denies any wrongdoing, but said in his resignation letter to Judge Allegra Walker that he made the decision because “recent misleading media reports could call the court’s fairness into question.” 

SCOTUS Will Not Reinstate N.C. Voter ID Law

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court has again declined to reinstate North Carolina’s voter ID law, NPR reports. The law, considered one of the strictest in the nation, was found by a lower court to have been intentionally designed to stop African-Americans from voting. The appeals court said the law would “target African-Americans with almost surgical precision.” This is the second time that North Carolina Republicans have attempted to have the Supreme Court revisit the case.

Shelby County Judge Childers to Retire at End of June

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Robert Childers announced his retirement today after 33 years on the bench, Memphis Daily News reports. He was first elected in 1984 in a special election. “I consider my service as judge as the pinnacle of my legal career,” said Childers. “I have been blessed.” Childers’ retirement will be effective at the end of June. The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is now accepting applications for the position, which must be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts by June 26.

Woodmore Bus Driver’s Verdict to Come from Out of Town Jurors

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
Prosecutors agreed today that a panel of out-of-town jurors will hear the case of the bus driver charged with vehicular homicide in the Woodmore bus crash, the Times Free Press reports. Defense attorney Amanda Dunn said that it would be very difficult for a Hamilton County jury to try 24-year-old Johnthony Walker fairly, and noted that the defense would prefer jurors from a metropolitan area similar to Chattanooga.

DA Encourages Nashville to Move Towards Restorative Justice

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
Davidson County District Attorney General Glenn Funk said last week that he wants Nashville leaders to fund a restorative justice program, the Tennessean reports. Funk said such a program “can create a more fair justice system and better serve the community of Nashville." Currently, the city has plans for a pilot program in Juvenile Court.

Services Tomorrow for Davidson County Senior Counselor

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
Clifford Joy Harrison of Nashville died last week. He was 92. Before earning his law degree from Nashville School of Law, Harrison served in World War II, where he flew 35 missions in Europe as a part of the Army Air Corps. He began his professional career at Third National Bank in 1950 and retired as Vice Chairman of the Board. Visitation will be held tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. with memorial service following at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 900 Broadway in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ Church Cathedral, the YMCA Foundation of Middle Tennessee or the Nature Conservancy in Tennessee.

Bill Allows Judges to Consider Immigration Status in Felony Sentencing

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
A bill passed by the state legislature but awaiting the governor’s approval would require Tennessee judges to consider immigration status as a felony enhancement factor, the Tennessean reports. Judges would be allowed to use their discretion in whether they would apply the enhancement. If Gov. Bill Haslam signs the bill into law, a court battle could ensue, as courts have struck down similar measures in other states. 

Vandy Student Accused of Sexual Assault Sues Over Expulsion

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 15, 2017
A Vanderbilt student who was expelled after a sexual assault accusation last year filed a lawsuit against the school this month, the Nashville Scene reports. The plaintiff, only identified as “Z.J.,” claims the university violated his right to due process and equal protection. The victim reported her story to the Vanderbilt Police Department and filed disciplinary charges with the school, but the incident was never reported to or investigated by the Metro Nashville police.

Justice Page to Headline Luncheon in Lewisburg

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 12, 2017
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger A. Page will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon in Lewisburg on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Joining him will be Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Robert L. Holloway Jr. and Court of Appeals Judge Richard H. Dinkins, as well as moderators Chancellor J.B. Cox and Judge J. Russell Parkes. The luncheon will be held at the City of Lewisburg Recreation Center, 1551 Mooresville Highway, Lewisburg, 37091. RSVP to Karen Price by May 16.
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