Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Following are summaries of some of the assault cases. Ernie James Baskin II, 33, was charged in two separate indictments for assaults. On July 10, 2020 his girlfriend, whom we are not identifying, requested assistance at a … [Read more...] about There were dozens of assault and domestic assault indictments this term – here are summaries of those charges
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The grand jury recently indicted nearly 100 people – find out who was charged with murder
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. There were several individuals indicted for murders and attempted murders. Reginald Marques Holmes and Kylan Darrell Peete were charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony reckless endangerment and two counts of … [Read more...] about The grand jury recently indicted nearly 100 people – find out who was charged with murder
Stephanie Brown’s family holds rally ahead of Cole McDaniel’s planned preliminary hearing
It was hard to miss Stephanie Brown's family and friends Tuesday afternoon. Though it felt close to 100 degrees outside, there were three generations of people wearing hot pink shirts holding a rally to call for justice for Brown. It's not common to see such an outward display of support in the parking lot at the Tipton County Justice Center. "If you knew her you'd understand … [Read more...] about Stephanie Brown’s family holds rally ahead of Cole McDaniel’s planned preliminary hearing
Former Covington car dealer Marty McDivitt gets 15-year sentence for theft conviction
One month after being found guilty on 21 counts of theft, including the Class A felony of theft over $250,000, by a Tipton County jury, former Covington car dealer Marty McDivitt received his sentence. McDivitt, 54, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday by Judge Joseph Walker. He must serve 30 percent, or four and a half years, before being eligible for parole. Twenty … [Read more...] about Former Covington car dealer Marty McDivitt gets 15-year sentence for theft conviction
Brandon Watson sentenced to 25 years in child rape case
Brandon Wayne Watson will be 74 years old when he’s eligible for release from prison. The 49-year-old was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after being convicted of one count of rape of child and one count of aggravated sexual battery last month. His victim, who was just 7 years old at the time she was assaulted, testified against him at trial but did not speak at his … [Read more...] about Brandon Watson sentenced to 25 years in child rape case
Ashley Thomas sentenced to 40 years for allowing, participating in rape of daughter
As her defense attorney said, Ashley Thomas will be an old woman when she’s eligible to be released from prison. Wednesday, the mother of four was sentenced to 40 years in prison for allowing and participating in the abuse of one of her children. Last month she was convicted on two counts of aggravated child neglect, one count of facilitation of sexual exploitation of a minor, … [Read more...] about Ashley Thomas sentenced to 40 years for allowing, participating in rape of daughter
A mother of four was just convicted on 11 counts of participating in her child’s sexual abuse
Ashley Thomas sat behind the counsel table, leaning her forehead against clasped hands, as the verdict was read. The three-day trial, and three-year legal battle, was finally coming to a close in a dimly-lit courtroom as thunder and heavy rain roared overhead. “I think she wants you in trouble because you didn’t get her out of trouble,” Ashley’s defense attorney Vicky Green … [Read more...] about A mother of four was just convicted on 11 counts of participating in her child’s sexual abuse
The state extends suspension on in-person court proceedings until April 30
On Tuesday, March 25, the Tennessee Supreme Court extended its suspension of most in-person court proceedings until April 30. The suspension includes, but is not limited to, municipal, juvenile, general sessions, trial and appellate courts. The Tipton County Justice Complex will be open, but no court proceedings will be held unless they were already in progress. The original … [Read more...] about The state extends suspension on in-person court proceedings until April 30
