‘Back the Blue Act’ increases penalties for attacking a first responder in Tennessee

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – On July 1st, Tennessee lawmakers increased the consequences for assaulting any police officer, firefighter, and nurse. A law called “Back the Blue Act” is answering one mother’s prayers as her son has served as a police officer for over 30 years. “I remember…

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