Tennessee lawmaker task force considers new laws for bond, GPS monitoring following Bricen Rivers case
First the courts, now lawmakers say they can’t believe how went wrong after a man bonded out of a Nashville jail and days later, was charged with his girlfriend’s murder across state lines. I moved my family out of the US 8 years ago. In Switzerland ...
Tennessee lawmakers discuss bail reforms following cross-state murder case
A panel of state lawmakers known as the Senate Bail Task Force is looking closer at bail reform to try and keep dangerous people behind bars.
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Tennessee lawmakers consider bail, GPS monitoring reform after fatal series of mistakes
The Senate Bail Task Force was formed after a series of deadly mistakes resulted in Mississippi man, Bricen Rivers, posting bond and leaving a Tennessee jail without his court-ordered ankle monitor. Police say Rivers then returned home and killed his ex-girlfriend,
Tennessee lawmakers take a deep look into bail system, GPS monitoring
This all comes after a Mississippi woman was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend while he was out on bond, with strict conditions to stay in Davidson County, but those conditions were not followed.
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State lawmakers take first steps to change how bonding and monitoring companies operate
It all comes after a young Mississippi woman was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Bricen Rivers. Rivers was in a ...
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Rivers, firms sign $300m waste-to-wealth deal
“The Rivers state government spends millions of naira for waste collation and disposal, with no significant result but by these memos, there is a leap forward.” Fubara expressed joy at the ...
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WATCH — A river in the sky? Atmospheric rivers explained
It’s common to have an emotional reaction to the news. Atmospheric rivers are a type of storm system causing heavy rain or snow. They occur all over the world, often affecting the West Coast of ...
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Metro Council members participate in domestic violence simulation in hopes of systemic change
22-year-old Lauren Johansen was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Bricen Rivers, back in July. Her dad, Lance Johansen, said her death was due to a Davidson County systemic failure.
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Why Doc Rivers — in his 25th season as coach — keeps coming back to try to ‘land the plane’
As Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers addressed reporters following the team’s first training camp practice in Milwaukee on Oct. 8, his cell phone began to ring. Briefly pausing the interview ...
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How cities like Portland and Chicago are breathing new life into their urban rivers
For decades, the Willamette River that runs through Portland, Oregon, was a look-but-don't-touch situation. "When we first moved here, there was no way in hell you'd get in the water," resident ...
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Facts to know about the Mississippi River
A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...
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‘Virgin River’ Gets Early Season 7 Renewal To Become Netflix’s Longest-Running Drama Series
Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in 'Virgin River' Netflix As they are preparing for a wedding, Virgin River fans will also get a honeymoon. Ahead of the ...