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Senior scams on the rise in Tennessee
SUMMARY: Scams targeting vulnerable populations, particularly seniors, are on the rise, with financial exploitation becoming increasingly common. According to the FTC, many older adults, who tend to be trusting and isolated, fall prey to deceptive phone calls from scammers posing as friends or service providers. In Davidson County, a surge in cases prompted an investigative team to track these incidents. One victim, No Williamson, lost $31,000 after a scammer falsely claimed to be from Apple, leading her to withdraw cash and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM. Authorities advise those who have been scammed to monitor their credit and financial accounts.
Senior scams on the rise in Tennessee
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Mistrial declared in Timothy Herrington's capital murder trial for death of Jimmie “Jay” Lee
SUMMARY: Breaking news from Mississippi: a mistrial has been declared in the murder case of Timothy Harrington, accused of killing Ole Miss student Jimmy J. Lee, who vanished in July 2022. Despite extensive evidence collection, including cell phone data, Lee’s body was never found, complicating the prosecution’s case. The jury deliberated for 9.5 hours but ultimately deadlocked, reporting a split verdict of 11 to 1. The judge indicated plans for a retrial, potentially in a different jurisdiction. A meeting between the defense and prosecution is expected to discuss next steps, though no timeline for a retrial has been established.
After 10 days of trial and more than nine hours of deliberations, a jury still couldn’t agree on whether or not Timothy Herrington killed Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. The prosecution pointed out several inconsistencies in Herrington’s story, but were never able to recover Lee’s body or any significant DNA evidence linking Herrington to his murder. The jury ended up 11-1, with a single juror holding out and causing a mistrial. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/mistrial-declared-in-timothy-herrington-capital-murder-trial/article_20bea068-b7f1-11ef-a8b5-cb01601a321e.html
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‘USA, defend your Kurdish allies!’ Nashville’s Kurdish community outraged following Turkish attacks on Syrian Kurds
SUMMARY: Members of Nashville’s Kurdish community rallied to urge U.S. intervention to protect Kurds in Syria from Turkish attacks. Approximately 60 people protested outside the downtown courthouse, demanding support for Rojava, a Kurdish region in Syria targeted by Turkish drone strikes that have killed civilians. Kurdish forces in Syria, key allies in the fight against ISIS, face threats amid complex U.S.-Turkey relations. Organizers called for the closure of northern Syrian airspace to prevent further attacks. Sen. Lindsey Graham emphasized the need to safeguard Kurdish forces to avoid an ISIS resurgence, highlighting the fragile future of Syrian Kurds caught in geopolitical tensions.
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Nursing Sorority Scholarship Luncheon – The Tennessee Tribune
SUMMARY: On December 1, 2024, the Alpha Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority held its annual Dorothy Coley Edmond Scholarship Luncheon at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, TN. The sorority awarded two $3,000 scholarships to Tennessee State University nursing seniors, Yazmeen King and Alissa Sneed. While King could not attend, Sneed expressed her gratitude at the event. The committee, led by Chairman Betty Wilson, organized a delightful luncheon featuring jazz music. Additionally, members donated 410 pairs of socks for the homeless, benefiting the Nashville Rescue Mission. The event honors Dr. Edmond, a key figure in nursing education at TSU.
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