Tag Archives: 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson

District Attorney Jason Lawson has launched a new website designed to educate residents about court cases and the progress being made. Lawson said cases often garner a lot of attention when the crime happens and during the first court appearances. Then, as the case winds through the system, residents can often lose sight of what is happening. “Especially when you ... Read More »

The case of two Dodson Branch Elementary School staffers accused in an October paddling incident is set for trial in November. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson said the defendants, Assistant Principal Tena Lynn and Teacher Jackson Patterson appeared at their first court date earlier this week. Lawson said the defendants entered a plea of “Not Guilty.” “The Grandy Jury, ... Read More »

An Upper Cumberland District Attorney said many gaming machines in Upper Cumberland gas stations do violate Tennessee’s gambling laws. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson said machines with results that rely on a player’s skill are permissible. He said any activity where a participant risks value for a profit based on chance is considered gambling and can be reported. “Whenever ... Read More »

A Jackson County assistant principal and teacher have pled not guilty to charges related to the paddling of a student in October. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson launched the investigation after complaints came in to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Children Services. “After the grand jury issued the indictment their very next court date was ... Read More »

Supply chain delays are not the only COVID problems that continue, the judicial system continues its catch-up process on court cases that were delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson said it has been a continuing struggle, but the courts will not sacrifice justice for the delay. Lawson said he is currently in the middle of ... Read More »

A Dodson Branch Elementary Assistant Principal and a Teacher face assault charges following a paddling incident. A male student was paddled twice at the school by his teacher, Jackson Patterson, while the assistant principal, Tena Lynn, was present. The paddling took place in early October. The student complained of pain in his buttocks and was taken to a medical facility ... Read More »