There are 9 article(s) tagged Cyntoia Brown:

• March 2021

  • Human trafficking self-defense bill makes progress

    Victims of human trafficking would be allowed to use force in self-defense under a bipartisan bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly.

    By Ian Round March 14, 2021

• March 2020

  • Human trafficking bill inspired by Cyntoia Brown clears House

    Responding to Cyntoia Brown's case, legislation by state Rep. London Lamar of Memphis has passed in the House enabling victims of human trafficking to use it as a self-defense in criminal cases.

    By Sam Stockard March 03, 2020

• December 2019

  • Akbari to renew push for juvenile sentencing restructure in murder cases

    State Sen. Raumesh Akbari is working on legislation designed to give prisoners who commit murder as juveniles a chance for earlier release if they can prove they’ve changed their lives.

    By Sam Stockard December 31, 2019

• July 2019

  • Lamar using human sex trafficking workshop to improve legislation

    State Rep. London Lamar is planning to revamp human sex trafficking legislation, potentially shifting from a bill creating a defense for victims to efforts to provide more help for those coerced into the trade.

    By Sam Stockard July 31, 2019

• January 2019

  • Lamar bill could cut sentences for child sex trafficking victims caught in violent acts

    A Memphis representative’s legislation would allow minors to be sentenced as juveniles, rather than adults, stemming from the Cyntoia Brown case.

    By Sam Stockard January 18, 2019

  • Sanford: Haslam’s decision to grant clemency to Cyntoia Brown reflects his governing style

    Gov. Bill Haslam's highly-publicized and celebrated decision granting full clemency to Cyntoia Brown is indicative of how he has governed during his two terms: a compassionate conservative moved simply by the desire to do the right thing.

    By Otis Sanford January 10, 2019

  • Gov. Haslam grants clemency to Cyntoia Brown

    Gov. Bill Haslam commutes the life prison sentence for a woman convicted of killing man when he picked her up for prostitution at age 16.

    By Sam Stockard January 08, 2019

• December 2018

  • Robinson, Cohen urge clemency for Cyntoia Brown

    State Sen. Katrina Robinson is urging the governor to pardon a woman serving a life prison term for murder when she was a teen and says she will sponsor legislation to change sentencing laws for juveniles.

    By Sam Stockard December 20, 2018

  • Commissioners write letter to Haslam urging clemency for Cyntoia Brown

    Four Shelby County Commissioners wrote a letter to Gov. Bill Haslam urging him to grant clemency for 30-year-old Cyntoia Brown, who is currently serving a 51-year prison sentence for killing a man when she was 16.

    By Omer Yusuf December 19, 2018