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Aug 16, 2023 · House Speaker Cameron Sexton is one of the leaders in supporting juvenile transfers to adult court, in addition to blended sentencing, saying “current soft sentencing isn’t working,” according to spokesman Doug Kufner.
Apr 16, 2024 · The House bill from Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton of Crossville could stack up to five years in adult prison on top of a juvenile sentence for children as young as 14 who have...
Mar 13, 2023 · Sexton’s bill would reverse that process for children charged with certain crimes — moving them into adult court first. Depending on the child’s age, qualifying crimes could be murder, aggravated robbery, or carjacking.
Jun 5, 2024 · It also allows juvenile judges to transfer 16- and 17-year-olds to adult court in cases of first- and second-degree murder as well as attempted murder. The Senate approved a blended sentencing bill in 2023.
Sep 13, 2023 · A measure by House Speaker Cameron Sexton designed to stiffen sentences for serious juvenile crimes is one of several bills expected to be revived in 2024 after dying in a truncated special session on public safety.
Apr 19, 2023 · Reports that House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, bought a home in Nashville have sparked accusations that one of Tennessee's most powerful leaders no longer lives in the district he ...
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton speaks during a press conference where Sexton announced plans to introduce a bill that would amend the state constitution and allow judges to not set...
