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Drew LaPorte takes oath as Carter County Chancery Court Clerk and Master. His wife Robin and son Cooper stood with him as Chancellor John Rambo administered the oath
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Carter Countdy Chancery Court

Drew LaPorte sworn in as clerk and master of Carter County Chancery Court

ELIZABETHTON — Monday afternoon was a day of celebration in the Main Courtroom at the Carter County Courthouse.

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:12 PM
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 15, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Supreme Court of the United States

Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling

WASHINGTON (AP) — States can’t cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education, a divided Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Jun 30, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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Carter County Criminal Court

State sentences another defendant to 10 years in prison on drug free school zone law

ELIZABETHTON — Another lengthy prison sentence based on a conviction of a conviction involving a drug free school zone was handed down in Carter County Criminal Court on Wednesday.

Updated Jun 25, 2020 at 10:41 PM
FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn arrives at federal court in Washington. A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department's motion to dismiss criminal charges against ex-national security Michael Flynn has found that the government's request should be denied because there is “clear evidence of a gross abuse of prosecutorial power.” Former U.S. District Judge John Gleeson says in a filing Wednesday that the government “has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President.” (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn, avoiding a protracted legal fight that would have delved deeper Jun 24, 2020 at 1:26 PM

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U.S. District Court Greeneville

Local fighters involved in federal drug cases

Two local fighters are facing federal drug cases, but one may never be in court due to a traumatic brain injury.

Jun 21, 2020 at 7:49 PM
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students gather in front of the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Washington. The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.

Jun 18, 2020 at 10:43 AM
This combination of photos provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Officer Garrett Rolfe, left and Officer Devin Brosnan. Rolfe, who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction, was charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Brosnan, who prosecutors say stood on Brooks' shoulder as he struggled for life after a confrontation was charged with aggravated assault. (Atlanta Police Department via AP)
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Prosecutor: Officer kicked Rayshard Brooks after shooting

ATLANTA (AP) — As Rayshard Brooks lay dying in a Wendy’s parking lot, prosecutors say the white Atlanta police officer who shot him in the back kicked him and didn’t give him medical attention for more than two minutes.

Jun 18, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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crime

Former prosecutor McArdle indicted on federal extortion, conspiracy charges

A former longtime Washington County Assistant District Attorney General was indicted on federal extortion and conspiracy charges, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court in Greeneville.

Updated Jun 17, 2020 at 9:47 PM
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Off Leash K9 Training

Off Leash K9 facility owner sues accusers in dog death case

A dog training facility owner has filed a lawsuit against Washington County and 10 individuals she said slandered her name on social media over the death of a dog in the care of one of her employees.

Jun 17, 2020 at 12:05 AM
TriPride Festival at Founders Park in downtown Johnson City Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
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LGBTQ Rights

'Thrilled, relieved and excited': Local pride organizations celebrate landmark Supreme Court ruling for LGBTQ rights

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that gay and transgender employees are protected by federal anti-discrimination laws, a landmark ruling for gay rights that was welcomed by local pride organizations.

Updated Jun 16, 2020 at 10:16 AM
FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gather for a formal group portrait to include a new Associate Justice, top row, far right, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington. Seated from left: Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Standing behind from left: Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Elena Kagan and Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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LGBTQ Rights

Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.

Updated Jun 15, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Kristopher Bradley
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Carter County Criminal Court

Man gets five years in prison, 15 years probation in burglary, assault convictions

ELIZABETHTON — After entering a guilty plea in Washington County previously, Kristopher Travis Bradley, 41, entered more guilty pleas in Carter County Criminal Court on Tuesday, ending up with a total of 15 years on probation from the two Updated Jun 10, 2020 at 10:05 PM

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Carter County Sheriff's Department

Man on sexual offender list charged with having juvenile in his home

ELIZABETHTON — A Carter County man who was arrested Saturday on a charge of a sex offender registry violation appeared in Sessions Court on Monday, where he was bound over to Criminal Court.

Jun 8, 2020 at 11:56 PM
Media members wait outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility during the first court appearance for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin,on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the death of George Floyd died in police custody on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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George Floyd

Officer charged in Floyd's death held on $1 million bail

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Monday kept bail at $1 million for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death.

Updated Jun 8, 2020 at 4:34 PM
Booking photo of Bill McManus
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1st Judicial District Attorney General

Court record: Investigators recorded conversation between prosecutor and woman

A former prosecutor charged with bribery waived his appearance at his arraignment Friday and his attorneys waived the case to Criminal Court.

Updated May 29, 2020 at 7:57 PM