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The trial of Megan Boswell began this morning with her being read 20 charges, including felony murder and false reporting. She pled not guilty to all charges. The prosecution’s opening statement focused on Evelyn, her 15-month-old daughter, who was last seen in December. The prosecution argued that Boswell failed her daughter by not reporting her missing and making false statements about her whereabouts. Boswell’s new boyfriend and her actions during the investigation were also highlighted.

The defense attorney countered by stating that the prosecution couldn’t prove Boswell’s guilt and suggested the investigation should have focused more on her boyfriend. The defense argued that Boswell was simply scared, being an 18-year-old at the time. They also questioned the involvement of Evelyn’s grandfather, Tommy Boswell, in prompting the search that led to Evelyn’s body being found.

The prosecution’s first witness, TBI agent Brian Fry, testified about the investigation. He revealed that Boswell gave several false statements, which led investigators to nothing. After searching for days, they were led to Tommy Boswell’s property where Evelyn’s body was found in a trash bag. The jury was shown photos of the crime scene before the court broke for lunch.

Following lunch, the judge dismissed the jury early due to concerns about a statement Boswell gave to the TBI. Court will resume tomorrow morning.

Megan Boswell is accused of killing her 1-year-old daughter in Sullivan County.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee Senator Joey Hensley has proposed a bill requiring blood donors to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status, allowing recipients to choose between vaccinated and unvaccinated blood in non-emergency situations. Hensley, responding to constituents’ concerns about vaccine safety, emphasizes patient choice, although medical experts note no scientific evidence supports risks from vaccinated blood. Dr. Jennifer Andrews warns that the bill could undermine public trust in the blood supply, which is crucial for emergencies. Similar proposals have failed in other states, but Hensley aims to demonstrate public support for this choice in blood donations. A companion bill will be filed in the House.

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This morning, State Republicans filed a new bill challenging the right to free public education. The bill seeks to reverse a decades-old Supreme Court ruling, Plyler v. Doe, that guarantees education to all children regardless of citizenship status. The legislation would allow schools to opt out of enrolling students unlawfully residing in the U.S.

Co-authored by State House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson, the bill aims to address the burden of illegal immigration on public schools. Republicans cite a 2019 study estimating 10,000 undocumented school-age children in Tennessee public schools.

Democrats argue the bill is unconstitutional and cruel, claiming it denies children their right to education. Republican Rep. Gina BSO has also proposed a similar bill requiring undocumented students’ families to pay tuition.

A new bill filed in the Tennessee General Assembly would allow schools the option to opt out of enrolling undocumented students, challenging a decades-old Supreme Court decision.

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