New Bill Gives Abuse Victims More Time To Come Forward
The passage of House Bill 973 has extended the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of child abuse felonies an additional five years. Executive Director of Cumberland County’s House of Hope Denise Melton said often times, these cases are not reported in time because people are afraid they may not believed. “As they become an […]
8th Judicial Courthouse Will Now Have Victim Safe Spaces
Courthouses in Tennessee’s 8th district now have safe spaces for victims, including Fentress County. Tennessee 8th District Attorney Jared Effler said the areas will be a secure place where victims can wait to take the stand and avoid intimidation and harassment from their perpetrators. He said the safe spaces are very important for children and […]
Victim Suffers Gunshot Wound And Airlifted After Crossville Shooting
A Thursday morning Crossville shooting resulted in one victim airlifted. Cumberland County Deputies responded to Neverfail Road after receiving a report of a gunshot wound. An investigation is underway with no identifying information shared at this time.
