Rutherford County, Tennessee juvenile arrest and incarceration …
WEBThe Rutherford County Commission is assembling a new Juvenile Detention Board to "oversee incarceration operations", effectively replacing Judge Davenport as oversight for juvenile detention staff, led by Director Lynn Duke.
This county arrested and detained children more than anywhere ... - NPR
WEBOct 12, 2021 · NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Meribah Knight about her investigation into Rutherford County, Tenn., where children were arrested and detained at a higher rate than elsewhere in the...
Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost ...
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Judge Donna Scott Davenport oversees a juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tennessee, with a staggering history of jailing children.
Latest updates on Rutherford County illegal arrested, jailed minors
WEBOct 27, 2021 · Now: Mothershead is on the legal team representing the class-action lawsuit against Rutherford County for illegally arresting and jailing minors. After 20 months of negotiations, the lawsuit was settled in June for $11 million.
The Kids of Rutherford County, Episode 4: Dedicated Public …
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Rutherford County’s mayor told the local paper, “Ms. Duke is doing a fine job.” And those on the new Oversight Board have said they have no plans to replace her.
The Kids of Rutherford County, Episode 3: ‘Would You Like to …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · As Wes Clark’s career takes off, he comes across a police report that reveals a stunning clue about how the Rutherford County juvenile justice system really works.
Rutherford County detention center that illegally jailed kids will …
WEBJun 8, 2022 · A juvenile detention center in Rutherford County, Tennessee, that for years illegally jailed children will now be overseen by a five-member board rather than the county’s juvenile court judge, a change designed to bring greater accountability to a long-troubled system.
Rutherford County ignored a 2004 study showing too many kids …
WEBJun 23, 2022 · Rutherford County officials might have avoided the class-action lawsuit had they decided to follow the recommendations from a 2004 consultant study telling them they were incarcerating too many children on minor misdemeanor offenses, including truancy and school fights.
Duke Energy selects Rutherford County location for Site …
WEBAmong the eight properties selected to participate in Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program is the Wade Matheny Farm site in Rutherford County. This 153-acre site located next to Forest City is adjacent to the US 74 Bypass with excellent access to both I …
Juvenile Detention Center That Illegally Jailed Kids Now Will …
WEBJun 8, 2022 · A juvenile detention center in Rutherford County, Tennessee, that for years illegally jailed children will now be overseen by a five-member board rather than the county’s juvenile court judge,...
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