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Tennessee Judge Contemplates Release of School Shooter’s Writings as Copyright Battle Unfolds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Tennessee judge is currently deliberating on the potential public release of writings by a school shooter once the investigation is concluded. The case took a complex turn when parents of children at the Covenant School claimed legal ownership of the writings, asserting that they hold the copyright obtained from the shooter’s parents. During a recent two-day hearing in Davidson County Chancery Court, eight attorneys addressed the issue but lacked expertise in …

Chancellor Myles to Rule on Release of Covenant Shooter’s Writings Dispute

Nashville, Tennessee – Chancellor l’Ashea Myles is currently deliberating whether writings by the Covenant School shooter, Audrey Hale, should be made public. The decision hinges on whether releasing these writings could potentially prevent future incidents like the tragic shooting that occurred. Metro officials have denied public records requests citing ongoing criminal investigations as a reason for withholding the documents. However, petitioners argue that since there are no pending criminal actions, the open investigation exception should …

Tennessee Judge to Rule on Release of Covenant School Shooter’s Writings in Public Hearing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A pivotal hearing is underway to determine whether the writings of the Covenant School shooter should be made public. Metro officials in Tennessee revealed plans to conclude the investigation in July and release a redacted version of the file to the public. However, the final decision rests with the chancellor, who could potentially release the writings in the near future. The dispute centers around a public records request that Metro denied citing …