Knox County, David Batts

Attorney Ben Crump represents family of David Batts, who died after brief stay in Knox County jail
Nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family of David Batts, the former Knoxville Area Transit employee who died after he left the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on Jan. 7. Crump's presence brings an extra layer of scrutiny and publicity to his death, which happened after a short stay at the jail.
Knox County DA Clears Officers in Custody Death, Attributes Inmate's Death to Meningitis Amidst Family's Outcry for Justice
No charges filed in custody death of David Batts, with meningitis listed as the cause, not police confrontation.
TBI will not investigate death of man who died after time in Knox County jail
District Attorney General Charme Allen will not be ordering an investigation into the death of David Batts, who died after being injured by officers inside Knox County’s Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
Knox County jail staff will not face charges in death of David Batts, who had meningitis
David Batts died after a short stay at the jail Jan. 7. He left with several cuts and an extremely bruised and swollen face. He died Jan. 8.
Knox County DA: No charges filed after man died in law enforcement custody
The Knox County District Attorney’s Office released on Thursday, Jan. 23 that no charges will be filed and no further investigation conducted after a man died in law enforcement custody. David Batts' family has now retained attorney Ben Crump,
As Trump takes office, what to know about Knox County Sheriff's Office cooperation with ICE
Knox County has voluntarily been part of ICE's 287(g) program since 2017. Here's what it means for immigrants.
In a Knox County first, homeowners in a new development will cover infrastructure costs
Developer D.R. Horton is the first to ask Knox County to use a residential infrastructure improvement district. The Knox ...
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‘A hand up:’ Habitat for Humanity of Knox County ready to build again
As Habitat for Humanity of Knox County gets ready to build again, the public is invited to a meet and greet from 2 to 4 p.m.
Knox County looking for public input on next round of federal funding
Just as Knox County is topping the charts for new residents, county officials are asking for the public’s suggestions as it ...
Bryan Hair, Glenn Jacobs' former chief of staff, weighs run for Knox County mayor
A campaign mock-up leaked to Knox News shows Bryan Hair, the former chief of staff for Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, is ...
Knox County, Galesburg, open warming shelters as cold moves in
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting bitter cold for the Quad Cities region beginning Sunday and lasting through ...
Knox County grand jury indicts man in axe murder case
A Knoxville man has been indicted by the Knox County grand jury in an axe murder investigation stemming from July of last ...
Search warrant for drugs in deadly Knox County SWAT raid based on Instagram posts, rap lyrics
The unsealed warrants show KCSO deputies were looking for evidence of marijuana sales when they shot and killed Daevon Montez ...
Knox County Democrats hold townhall meeting ahead of contentious special legislative session
Knox County Democrats gathered for a townhall meeting on Thursday ahead of the special legislative session expected to focus on school vouchers, disaster recovery, and immigration.