There are 3 article(s) tagged U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee:

• May 2026

  • A lifelong farmer, Jon McCalla was also a stern jurist who expected the best of everyone — including himself

    Retired U.S. District Court Judge Jon McCalla could be a stern taskmaster, friends said, but that was because he demanded the best from not only himself but also any lawyer who stood before him in a courtroom.

    By Jody Callahan May 16, 2026

• November 2023

  • Multiple shooting suspect had history of domestic violence charges

    The man found dead after allegedly carrying out killings of four victims and critically injuring another had a checkered past that involved charges of attempted second-degree murder, state charges of domestic assault and federal charges of felon in possession of a handgun.

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    Manhunt following shootings at three locations ends with suspect's death

    By Julia Baker November 22, 2023

• October 2023

  • Gershun Freeman’s family suing county for $100 million

    The suit’s amended complaint also alleges that some of the officers allegedly involved and indicted for their role in Freeman’s death are still working there, even as an ongoing criminal case plays out against them.

    By Aarron Fleming October 27, 2023