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63-Year-Old Lascassas Man Convicted of Rape Denied Appeal

Jul 20, 2021 at 11:30 pm by WGNS

Filed on July 13, 2021: A man convicted of rape in Rutherford County has asked for an appeal in his case, suggesting that his guilty plea was made unknowingly or involuntarily.... Read More

UPDATE: Man Found Guilty of Raping Male Victim at Murfreesboro Party

Jul 15, 2021 at 04:17 pm by WGNS

The 29-year-old man arrested several years ago in Murfreesboro for raping another man at a party was in a Rutherford County Courtroom this week.Investigative work by now ret.... Read More

UPDATE: New laws combatting human trafficking and aiding victims of domestic abuse and rape went into effect this past week

Jul 05, 2021 at 11:15 am by WGNS

UPDATE: Major legislation combatting human trafficking and strengthening protections for victims of rape and domestic violence are among 203 new laws that became effective lat.... Read More

Lifetime order of protection Now Available for Certain Crime Victims

Jul 05, 2021 at 08:31 am by WGNS

Under new legislation in Tennessee, a victim of a felony offense of assault, criminal homicide, attempted homicide, kidnapping, or sexual offenses may file a petition for a.... Read More

Murfreesboro Suspect Charged with Raping Man at a 2019 Party will Head to Trial Next Month

Jun 24, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

A 29-year-old man arrested 3-years ago in Murfreesboro for allegedly raping another man at a party will head to trial next month on July 13th. Investigative work by now reti.... Read More

UPDATE: Florida Pastor Accused of Rape in Murfreesboro Has Had Case Rescheduled 8-Times

Jun 14, 2021 at 12:24 pm by WGNS

We have another update to a story that you first heard in 2018 on WGNS RADIO.Reports indicate the Florida pastor accused of molesting two teen girls in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.... Read More

Former Winchester Police Officer Indicted on SIX Counts of Rape

Jun 14, 2021 at 07:35 am by WGNS

About 50-miles down the road from Murfreesboro in the quiet town of Winchester, Tennessee, a former police officer has been arrested on multiple rape charges.Former Winchester.... Read More

UPDATE: Local Resident to Face Two Rape Charges and One Aggravated Rape Charge Next Month

Jun 09, 2021 at 06:53 pm by WGNS

39-Year old Smyrna, TN resident Ilaz Neziri is scheduled to be in court next month to face two counts of rape and one count of aggravated rape.Neziri was arrested under a seal.... Read More

FREE: Rape Aggression Defense Training for Girls and Women ages 14 and Up

Jun 09, 2021 at 11:01 am by WGNS

The Murfreesboro Police Department will hold a Rape Aggression Defense Training program to include Basic Physical Defense techniques this September.The RAD Women class will ta.... Read More

30-Year-Old Man Accused of RAPE in Murfreesboro

Jun 08, 2021 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

UPDATED: A 30-year-old in Murfreesboro has been arrested after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted a teenager. Murfreesboro Detectives investigated the accusations.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Date Set for Florida Pastor Accused of Sexual Contact with two Murfreesboro Teenagers

May 24, 2021 at 09:32 am by WGNS

A trial date has been set for a Florida pastor accused of molesting two teen girls in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.The investigation into Pastor David Rowan started in 2017 when th.... Read More

UPDATE: Tarek Mentouri Arrested on Sex Crimes Indictment

May 16, 2021 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Special Victims Division detectives today arrested Tarek Mentouri, 33, on a grand jury indictment charging him with eight counts of sexual battery, five counts of assa.... Read More

Rape Case Involving a child who would have been 12-years-old over 40-years ago, scheduled for court next month

May 13, 2021 at 10:52 am by WGNS

(UPDATE: LEBANON, TN) In neighboring Wilson County, an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation that resulted in the indictment and arre.... Read More

Man Convicted of Aggravated Rape that took place in a Smyrna, TN Home, Represents Himself in Appeal

Apr 20, 2021 at 11:01 am by WGNS

A convict being held in a Tennessee Department of Corrections prison represented himself when filing an appeal to his case that stemmed from a conviction in a Rutherford Count.... Read More

Sex Offender in Barfield Area Sentenced to 245 Years in Prison - Sentence was Reduced on Tuesday after Appeal Filed

Apr 14, 2021 at 04:35 pm by WGNS

Registered Sex Offender Tandy Tomlin, who was found guilty on eight counts of rape of a child in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom and sentenced to 245-years in prison, ha.... Read More

Appeal Denied Again for Man Convicted on 9 Counts of Rape of a Child

Apr 13, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Last year, WGNS told you about a convicted rapist who filed an appeal asking for post-conviction relief, but was denied. The registered sex offender then filed another appeal,.... Read More

Convicted Rutherford County Sex Offender Appeals his 10-Year Prison Sentence - Courts Denied Appeal

Apr 12, 2021 at 07:29 am by WGNS

There has been an appeal filed with the courts in a local rape case… a rape that took place five years ago.In 2016, a Lascassas man was indicted on three counts of aggr.... Read More

Custody Rights More Clear for Child Born from Victim of Rape in TN

Apr 06, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation protecting victims of aggravated statutory rape and statutory rape by an authority figure in the House last week.House Bill 326 adds agg.... Read More

Smithville, TN Man Arrested - Charged with Rape of a Child

Apr 02, 2021 at 08:33 am by WGNS

DEKALB COUNTY – About thirty minutes from Murfreesboro in DeKalb County, an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in th.... Read More

Christopher Benson Arrested in Nashville Stranger Sexual Assault Case

Jan 25, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

28-Year old Christopher Benson was taken into custody this past Thursday (1/21/2021) on a grand jury indictment charging him with attempted rape and sexual battery for the Feb.... Read More