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Criminal Court Clerk hid an arrest record from public search, DA’s office

04/12/202404/12/2024 Jason Steen

Imagine being arrested on two felony charges, and then convincing the criminal court clerk to remove your name from their database so no one would know about your arrest or charges. Not even the District Attorney could locate you in a search for your case. That was the reality for a Brentwood woman, who convinced Julius Sloss of Howard Gentry’s office to redact her name, and replace it with unsearchable initials. When Scoop: Nashville began to inquire about the special treatment, things quickly changed.

Nashville woman pushed her boyfriend when he picked up her… ??? (Best Guess Gets $50!)

05/12/202006/27/2020 Trish Butler

29-year-old Josie Bahr was charged with domestic assault when her boyfriend picked up something of hers and she took it back then shoved him. What did he take that prompted Josie to push him? We can’t tell through the redaction, can you? Let us know in the comments and join us on Good Morning Clarksville at 7 AM for the results! You might win $50!

Scoop Media files suit against Montgomery County’s redaction of public records

02/14/202006/27/2020 Jason Steen

Scoop Media Group has filed suit in Chancery Court against Montgomery County, Tennessee, for denial of access to public records. In January, the local Court Clerk began redacting details from public arrest affidavits. The denials began after a phone call from the County’s Public Information Officer, Michelle Newell, who told Scoop that she did not agree with how Scoop published public records, and would be seeking legislation to prevent future publication, and would restrict access going forward.