What This Story Is About
- Voters filling out ballots this election will see Amendment Three, known as Marsy’s Law, which would add rights for victims of crime during court cases.
Why It Matters
- Amanda and Michael Copeland are the parents of Savannah Copeland, who was stabbed to death in Powell two years ago. Malakiah Harris has been charged with first-degree murder in the case.
- The Copeland family is pushing for Marsy’s Law so that every family of a crime victim knows what is happening in their case.
For Context
- The decision does not fall on politicians in Nashville, but on voters at the polls. When filling out a ballot, voters who want Marsy’s Law added to the state’s constitution will fill in yes.
Catch Up
- Teen accused in Powell girl’s stabbing death faces Knox County grand jury indictment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Voters filling out ballots this election will see Amendment Three, known as Marsy’s Law, which would add rights for victims of crime during court cases.
Amanda and Michael Copeland are the parents of Savannah Copeland, who was stabbed to death in Powell two years ago. Malakiah Harris has been charged with first-degree murder in the case.
As Harris’ court proceedings continue, the Copeland family wants to be fully aware of everything happening in the case…