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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Phil McLendon with Champion of Victims’ Rights Award

Memphis, Tenn. - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented Memphis resident Phil McLendon with the Champion of Victims' Rights Award for his dedication in...

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Contact House Criminal Justice Subcommittee Members Today!

URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee supporters, we need your help! Please take a moment to email and call the members of the House...

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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Joan Berry and Tina Gregg with Champion Of Victims’ Rights Award

Knoxville, Tenn. - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented advocates Joan Berry and Tina Gregg of Knoxville with the Champion of Victims’ Rights Award...

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Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Strengthen the Rights of Crime Victims

Nashville, Tenn. - State Senator John Stevens of Huntingdon and State Representative Patsy Hazlewood of Signal Mountain want to ensure that victims...

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Mom raises awareness about verbal abuse, domestic violence

"Very positive, she always saw the best in people," Jill Walker.

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How Tennesseans Can Do Their Part During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Let’s work together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to do our part to make sure the rights and voices of victims are clearly heard.

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Marsy's Law for Tennessee Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the #LightYourPorchPurple Campaign

Supporters are encouraged to participate by replacing their porch light with a purple bulb and sharing the warning signs of domestic violence.

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U.S. Senate Nominee Bill Hagerty Endorses Marsy’s Law For Tennessee

August 31, 2020 - Today, Marsy’s Law for Tennessee announced the endorsement of the U.S. Senate Republican Nominee, former Ambassador to Japan, and...

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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cameron Sexton with Champion Of Victims’ Rights Award

Friday, August 14 - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented Lt. Governor Randy McNally of Oak Ridge and Speaker Cameron Sexton of Crossville with the...

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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Senator John Stevens, Representative Patsy Hazlewood with Champion Of Victims’ Rights Award

July 16, 2020 - Today, Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented State Senator John Stevens of Huntingdon and State Representative Patsy Hazlewood of...

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Tennessee Crime Victims Say Passing Marsy's Law is Essential This Year

May 21, 2020 – Tennessee victims, organizations and advocates dedicated to protecting the rights of crime victims and their families have come...

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ICYMI: What's next for the Tennessee Legislature and Marsy's Law

KNOXVILLE, TN - In case you missed it, the Tennessee legislature will be heading back to sessions in a matter of weeks on June 1st. The house will be...

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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Calls on Sheriffs Notify Crime Victims When Inmates Released Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

NASHVILLE – As Tennessee’s 95 sheriffs grapple with the decision to release inmates to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in their local jails, Marsy’s Law...

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