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crime2 years ago

Uncovering the Controversy: The Nashville School Shooter's Manifesto

The National Police Association and the Tennessee Firearms Association have sued the Metro Nashville Police Department for denying open records requests for the writings of Audrey Hale, the shooter who killed six people in March at a Christian school in Nashville. The writings show the massacre was "calculated and planned," and Hale scouted a possible second attack location, had "considered the actions of other mass murderers" and "acted totally alone." The Covenant Presbyterian Church, which runs the school, wants to intervene in both cases to safeguard its interests related to Hale's writings, which could include journals and a suicide note.

crime2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding School Shooter Manifestos

Audrey Hale, the 28-year-old assailant who killed six people, three of them 9-year-old students, at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of March, left behind a manifesto, artwork and other writings, according to police. While police have not revealed a motive, Hale studied previous mass shooters, planned and targeted the school, and left behind an abundant paper trail, according to authorities. The National Police Association, media outlets and many members of the public want answers. In part, according to the law enforcement group's attorney, the association is concerned that the work of city police is being interfered with by "outside influences" seeking to keep the manifesto secret.

music2 years ago

Kelsea Ballerini Pays Tribute to Nashville Shooting Victims at CMT Awards.

Kelsea Ballerini opened the CMT Awards by honoring the victims of the recent Nashville school shooting and dedicating the show to those affected by gun violence. She also performed with drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race, making a political statement as Tennessee and Texas consider banning drag performances. Other country stars, including Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire, have also spoken out about the shooting.

politics2 years ago

Tennessee Republicans face backlash over inaction on gun violence

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman called his GOP colleagues "cowards" for not supporting stricter gun measures in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. The exchange between Bowman and Rep. Thomas Massie occurred just outside the House chamber and was widely circulated on social media after several journalists posted video of it. Congress has not advanced any new gun bills since the shooting, and Republicans have largely opposed any Democratic-backed measures to address gun violence.

crime2 years ago

Melissa Joan Hart aids children in escaping Nashville school shooting

Actress Melissa Joan Hart helped kindergarten students escape from the scene of the deadly shooting at a Nashville school, where three children and three adults were killed. Hart, who lives near the school, said she had also been close to the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. The Nashville attack was the 19th school or university shooting in the US so far this year.

society2 years ago

Melissa Joan Hart aids children in escaping Nashville school shooting.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart helped a class of kindergartners escape and reunite with their families during the Nashville school shooting. Hart and her husband were in the area on their way to attend conferences at their children's school when the shooting unfolded on Monday morning. Three children and three adults were killed in the shooting. The Nashville shooter has been identified by police as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, a former student of the school.

society2 years ago

Melissa Joan Hart aids children in escaping Nashville school shooting.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart helped a group of kindergarten children escape the deadly Nashville school shooting by assisting them across a busy highway. Hart, who lives close to the school, was on her way to a conference at her child's school with her husband when they came across the children walking through the woods. She has long advocated for gun safety and campaigned against gun violence. This was not the first time her family had been in close proximity to a school shooting.

society2 years ago

Melissa Joan Hart Aids Students in Escaping Nashville School Shooting

Actress Melissa Joan Hart helped young children and teachers escape the Nashville school shooting on March 27. Three adults and three 9-year-old children were killed by the 28-year-old Audrey Hale at Nashville’s Covenant School. Hart, who lives in Nashville, spotted children fleeing the Covenant School during the drive and stopped to help bring them to safety. Many members of Nashville’s country music scene spoke out against the state’s gun laws following the Covenant School shooting.

entertainment2 years ago

Melissa Joan Hart's Heroic Actions During Nashville School Shooting

Actress Melissa Joan Hart and her husband helped a class of kindergartners cross a busy highway to safety during the recent school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. The couple, who previously lived near Sandy Hook elementary school in Connecticut, where a fatal shooting took place in 2012, were on their way to parent-teacher conferences at another school nearby when they found themselves in the midst of the tragedy. Three nine-year-old children and three staff members were killed during the shooting.

society2 years ago

Melissa Joan Hart aids children in escaping Nashville school shooting.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart helped a class of kindergartners escape the Nashville school shooting by crossing a busy highway and reuniting a mom with her children. Hart, who was near the school after the shooting, said her own children's school was closed due to parent-teacher conferences. The Nashville attack left six people dead, including three children, and was the deadliest US school shooting in nearly a year.

politics2 years ago

The Nashville School Shooting and the Politics of Identity.

Twitter has temporarily restricted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional account after she tweeted a graphic that referred to a "Trans Day of Vengeance" following the school shooting in Nashville. Greene's tweet seems to have been about a demonstration organized for Saturday in front of the Supreme Court. The Trans Radical Activist Network, Our Rights DC and other groups are putting together the event to protest the anti-trans legislation and violence that transgender people in the U.S. continue to face. Twitter's trust and safety head, Ella Irwin, said it had to "sweep" the platform to remove more than 5,000 tweets and retweets of the graphic.

politics2 years ago

The Disturbing Aftermath of the Nashville Shooting.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional Twitter account was restricted for 7 days after she repeatedly posted an image with an anti-transgender message following the Nashville school shooting. Twitter's Vice President of Trust and Safety said they do not support tweets that incite violence. This is not the first time Greene has faced backlash for anti-transgender views and has a history of conflict on Twitter, including previous suspensions for spreading misinformation about COVID and the 2020 election.

tragedy2 years ago

Celebrities React to Nashville School Shooting and Police Response

Actress Melissa Joan Hart and her husband helped guide a class of kindergarteners to safety during the recent school shooting in Nashville. Hart, who previously lived near Sandy Hook elementary school, broke down in tears as she recounted the experience in an emotional Instagram video. Three children and three staff members were killed in the shooting, which was carried out by a former student armed with two assault rifles and a handgun. Hart called for prayer for the families affected and an end to gun violence.

tragedy2 years ago

Jana Kramer's Children Safe After Nashville School Shooting.

Jana Kramer confirmed that her children, Jolie and Jace, are safe following the tragic Nashville school shooting that resulted in six fatalities, including three children. The country singer, who has close ties to The Covenant School, expressed her heartbreak and called for action. She attended the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Hollywood with her boyfriend, Allan Russell, and made her red carpet debut. Kramer wowed in a stunning cutout gown and went Instagram official with Russell shortly after.

music2 years ago

Lenny Kravitz Teases New Music and Calls for Change in America.

Lenny Kravitz hosted and performed at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, paying tribute to the victims of the Nashville school shooting during the opening. He also performed a medley of his biggest hits, including "American Woman" and "Fly Away." Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Harry Styles were the most nominated artists of the night, with Swift receiving the Innovator Award and Pink receiving the Icon Award. Other performers included Latto, LL Cool J, Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Muni Long, Cody Johnson, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo.