DA: Deadly Force Still Requires Imminent Life Threat
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said it will be important residents understand the legal requirements for the use of deadly force as a new law takes effect July 1. Public Chapter 1100 addresses the use of force to protect real or personal property. Dunaway said he issued a formal clarification because several media reports have inaccurately […]
District Attorney Said Victims Rights Important Awareness
District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said it is important for all of us to be aware of the right afforded crime victims in Tennessee. This is Victims’ Rights Week. Dunaway said the rights include the ability for victims to be informed of court proceedings and to consult directly with prosecutors regarding the management of their […]
District Attorney Tayloe Appointed To Lead Nabors Decision
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said Shari Tayloe has been appointed as the outside prosecutor to lead the investigation into Putnam County Mayoral Candidate Wayne Nabors. Dunaway requested the appointment after recusing his office from the case. Dunaway stepped away from the probe because of his long-standing relationship with Nabors and a personal donation made to […]
Outside Prosecutor To Review Nabors Election Issue
An outside prosecutor will review the investigation into Putnam County Mayoral Candidate Wayne Nabors after the district attorney recused his office. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said he learned of preliminary investigations conducted by the comptroller’s office regarding allegations related to Nabors while in the middle of a trial last week. Dunaway decided to step […]
Grand Jury Indicts Suspect For Murder In Rickman Case
An Overton County Grand Jury has indicted a suspect on two counts of first-degree murder following a double homicide in Rickman last September. 27-year-old Payton Wayne Nations indicted for the shooting deaths of 43-year-old Christina Denise Hawkins and 25-year-old Isaiah Thomas Hawkins. The Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment against the suspect. Nations […]
Former Cumberland County Deputy Indicted For Rape Of Vulnerable Adult
A former Cumberland County deputy faces rape charges following an investigation by the TBI into allegations involving a vulnerable adult. John Coley Jr. indicted following a probe requested by 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. Officials said agents began investigating the allegations in October 2025 while Coley worked for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Governor Will Appoint New DA For Warren, Van Buren
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the Governor would appoint a new district attorney for Van Buren and Warren Counties since the position will become vacant mid-term. This comes on the heels of 31st District Attorney Christopher Stanford resigning Friday. Dunaway said the bare minimum requirements to be eligible are that you must be a licensed […]
DA Receives $214K Grant To Assist Region’s DUI Prosecution
The 13th Judicial District Attorney has received an estimated $214,000 in Federal Traffic Safety funding to assist with DUI Prosecution. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the money funds two positions, which include a DUI prosecutor and a DUI Coordinator. Dunaway said both positions work together on DUI prosecution cases only. Dunaway said DUI prosecution needs […]
UC Family Justice Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center celebrated ten years of serving victims and combating domestic violence during a Friday event. The center brings together resources for the domestic violence victim under one roof. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the anniversary means success in standing up for victims and against domestic violence. “There’s lots of moving […]
Dunaway’s Office Gets Renewed Grant Funding To Help With DUI Prosecution
The 13th Judicial District has received new grant funding to help prosecute DUI cases. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the over $200,000 grant renews every three years. Dunaway said that the grant allows his office to pay for labor that would otherwise be unaffordable in efficiently prosecuting DUIs. “What that enables this office to do […]
