Davidson County jail
Coverage of Davidson County jail in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville man arrested for possessing thousands of files with child sexual abuse material, police say
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after an 11-month investigation revealed he possessed thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material. Over 100 electronic devices were seized, and he has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, held on a $40,000 bond.
- Judge orders Tennessee to take 149 inmates within 10 days after Nashville sues over overcrowded local jails
A Davidson County judge ordered Tennessee's Department of Correction to transfer 149 inmates from Nashville jails within 10 days due to overcrowding caused by delayed transfers. Metro Nashville sued the state, citing safety and financial concerns, and the court rejected the state's claim of insufficient capacity. Sheriff Daron Hall praised the decision as a step toward improving the correctional system.
- Former prison reform advocate serving 40 years for hiding weapons in Tenn. jail sues over inmate legal help
Alex Friedmann, a prison reform advocate convicted of planting weapons in a Tennessee jail, is suing the Tennessee Department of Correction to assist inmates with legal appeals. A federal judge granted an injunction allowing him to help an inmate with a legal deadline, potentially leading to policy changes for jailhouse lawyering.
- Davidson County says state prison delays are costing Metro taxpayers $6M a year, asks judge to intervene
Davidson County claims state prison delays are costing Metro taxpayers $6 million annually. A court filing reveals 151 inmates who should be in state custody remain in the Davidson County Jail. The county is requesting judicial intervention to address the issue.
- Blaise Taylor sentenced to life in prison, but will appeal
Blaise Taylor was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn baby. He plans to appeal the verdict and is currently in custody.
- North Carolina woman held on $10M bond in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members
A North Carolina woman, Angelina Han Hicks, 18, is held on a $10 million bond for allegedly conspiring with two unidentified men to attack Congregation Beth Israel in Houston with a vehicle to 'kill as many Jews as possible.' The synagogue closed temporarily due to threats, and the case remains under investigation.