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#Tennessee - where "camping" on state property by #BLM protesters will now be a felony under just-passed legislation. But law, still on the books, says a sheriff who allows a prisoner to be removed from jail for lynching only commits a Class A misdemeanor.
#Tennessee - where "camping" on state property by #BLM protesters will now be a felony under just-passed legislation. But use of violence or intimidation to prevent a person from voting is Class A misdemeanor.
#Tennessee - where "camping" on state property by #BLM protesters will now be a felony under just-passed legislation. But false imprisonment is Class A misdemeanor.
Other crimes deemed by #Tennessee lawmakers to be less serious than #BLM protesters camping on state property: sexual contact with a minor by an authority figure.
Also deemed to be less serious: a public official using his/her position to make money
And perjury can still be a misdemeanor
Now deemed to be less serious in #Tennessee than #BLM camping on state property will be child abuse and neglect, as long as the victim is 9 years or older.
Other Class A misdemeanors in #Tennessee: Violation of order of protection, cruelty to animals, DUI, flying a private plane while drunk, theft of $1,000 or less, selling a firearm to a felon, use of inmate labor for private purposes. What did I miss?
More coverage here: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/12/tennessee-passes-law-targeting-protesters-makes-capitol-camping-felony/3354879001/
