Tennessee

FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center

September 6, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center  WASHINGTON – Based on evidence of deplorable and unsafe conditions at Trousdale Turner…

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FAMM reacts to Tennessee Lawmakers’ latest decision on sentencing bill

April 21, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org  FAMM reacts to Tennessee Lawmakers’ latest decision on sentencing bill  NASHVILLE – FAMM’s Tennessee State Director Matthew Charles released the following statement after the Tennessee General Assembly failed…

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FAMM releases statement following Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee vote

April 4, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee vote Proposed bill would cost nearly $500 million to construct a new prison  NASHVILLE – FAMM’s…

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Matthew Charles responds to Governor Bill Lee’s clemency grants to those sentenced under the old Drug-Free Zone law

December 22, 2022

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org Matthew Charles responds to Governor Bill Lee’s clemency grants to those sentenced under the old Drug-Free Zone law NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today granted clemency to…

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FAMM and PERL urge Tennessee Governor and Attorney General to appoint a special investigator in the Eliza Fletcher case

November 2, 2022

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM and PERL urge Tennessee Governor and Attorney General to appoint a special investigator in the Eliza Fletcher case NASHVILLE – FAMM and People for the Enforcement of Rape Laws (PERL) sent a letter today to…

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FAMM releases statement on unanimous Tennessee Senate vote on retroactive drug-free school zone reform

April 11, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on unanimous Tennessee Senate vote on retroactive drug-free school zone reform   NASHVILLE – FAMM policy associate Matthew Charles released the…

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FAMM releases statement following Gov. Lee’s announcement of potential clemency for those serving drug-free school zone sentences

December 2, 2021

Media Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org   FAMM releases statement following Gov. Lee’s announcement of potential clemency for those serving drug-free school zone sentences   NASHVILLE – FAMM President Kevin released the following…

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FAMM praises Tennessee legislature passing drug-free school zone reform

June 18, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises Tennessee legislature passing drug-free school zone reform NASHVILLE – FAMM Vice President of Policy Molly Gill released the following statement today following the Tennessee…

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FAMM praises Tennessee Senate passing drug-free school zone reform

June 10, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises Tennessee Senate passing drug-free school zone reform Senate has taken the important first step of mitigating the devastating burden of Tennessee’s…

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FAMM Praises Introduction of Drug-Free School Zone Reform Legislation in Tennessee

February 14, 2020

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM Praises Introduction of Drug-Free School Zone Reform Legislation in Tennessee NASHVILLE – FAMM applauds the introduction of a new bill (HB 2517 and SB 2734) that…

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