Attorney Ben Crump represents family of David Batts, who died after brief stay in Knox County jail
Nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family of David Batts, the former Knoxville Area Transit employee who died after he left the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on Jan. 7. Crump's presence brings an extra layer of scrutiny and publicity to his death, which happened after a short stay at the jail.
TBI will not investigate death of man who died after time in Knox County jail
District Attorney General Charme Allen will not be ordering an investigation into the death of David Batts, who died after being injured by officers inside Knox County’s Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
Knox County DA: No charges filed after man died in law enforcement custody
The Knox County District Attorney's Office released on Thursday, Jan. 23 that no charges will be filed after a man died in the custody of the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Knox County jail staff will not face charges in death of David Batts, who had meningitis
David Batts died after a short stay at the jail Jan. 7. He left with several cuts and an extremely bruised and swollen face. He died Jan. 8.
DA: Man who died after being hit by Knox Co. jail staff multiple times did not die from 'trauma or injury'
DA Charme Allen's office said David Batts died from bacterial meningitis, according to the preliminary autopsy results.
As Trump takes office, what to know about Knox County Sheriff's Office cooperation with ICE
Knox County has voluntarily been part of ICE's 287(g) program since 2017. Here's what it means for immigrants.
Couple arrested in Knox County after video of dog being beaten circulates on social media
A man and woman were arrested in Knox County on Thursday when law enforcement was informed about a video they allegedly ...
Teen killed by Knox County deputies had posted about selling drugs online, search warrant says
The 18-year-old who Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies are accused of shooting dead had a history of posting drug-related ...
Davidson County Sheriff shares religious head covering policy in lawsuit against Knox County
Sheriff Daron Hall laid out his department's policy about religious head coverings, saying arrestees do not have to remove ...
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Louisville woman arrested in connection to bank robbery; another arrest expected
On Thursday, officials said they arrested Sherrie Knox driving that vehicle in the Louisville area. Knox was interviewed at the Nelson County Sheriff's Office and confessed to her involvement in the ...
Davidson County sheriff in court filing: We allow headscarves in booking photos
Layla Soliz sued the Knox County Sheriff's Office, saying the it violated her religious freedoms when it published a photo of ...
Woman arrested in Louisville in connection to armed robbery at Springfield State Bank
Knox was located driving the Black 2009 Honda Fit at the time of her arrest. This is the same car used in the bank robbery, according to surveillance video. Knox was interviewed at the Nelson County ...
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Knox County’s behavioral health network: Investments in prevention and treatment
Mental Health & Recovery has provided a network of behavioral health services for Licking and Knox counties for more than 50 years.