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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee House Bill 621 would have forced dog owners to take out a $25,000 insurance policy if their pet was deemed dangerous. It was scheduled to go into Subcommittee Wednesday, but was withdrawn by sponsor Brenda Gilmore (D-Nashville) after opponents organized meetings, called lawmakers and set up a petition that gained 4400 signatures against the bill.
"I think we're pretty lucky to live in a community where the citizens are active in the community and the lawmakers are willing to respond to that," says pet owner Larry Morgan. "At least take a listen."
A spokesperson for Gilmore's office says the bill was withdrawn while sponsors gather more information. The bill could return in the 2014 session.
"I think we're pretty lucky to live in a community where the citizens are active in the community and the lawmakers are willing to respond to that," says pet owner Larry Morgan. "At least take a listen."
A spokesperson for Gilmore's office says the bill was withdrawn while sponsors gather more information. The bill could return in the 2014 session.
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 12:40 AM CDT
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Man pleads guilty to Memphis officer's murder
May 21, 2013 22:22 GMT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A former death row inmate is set to be released from prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of a Memphis police officer.
Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich said Tuesday that she has accepted Timothy McKinney's guilty plea.
McKinney was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Officer Don Williams. The officer was killed outside a comedy club in December 1997.
McKinney appealed and won a new trial, which ended with a deadlocked jury. A third trial earlier this year also ended in a hung jury.
The Commercial Appeal reports that McKinney was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Since he's already served more than 15 years -- including 11 on death row -- McKinney will be released this week.
Williams' family opposed the settlement.
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