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The man who gunned down 18-year-old Jillian Ludwig in 2023 near her Belmont Campus pleads guilty to 2nd Degree Murder and will spend 38 years in prison. Shaquille Taylor entered the plea today for Jillian’s murder and aggravated assault charges from an earlier case. During today’s victim impact statements, Jillian’s parents were critical of past medical evaluations that deemed Taylor incompetent to stand trial of previous offenses prior to Jillian’s murder. After Jillian’s death, General Glenn Funk worked with state lawmakers and the family to pass ‘Jillian’s Law’, making those found to be mentally incompetent more accountable for their crimes. Jillian’s family has set up a non-profit called the Rae of Light Foundation to help other states pass similar legislation. As Jillian’s mother said today, ‘Rest in Peace my sweet petunia. You will never be forgotten.’

Outstanding! More than 80 Nashville police officers & citizens received awards for bravery, heroism, & community service at the annual MNPD awards ceremony this week. Hundreds of family members & friends of the award recipients were in attendance at the Music City Center for the annual event. A special recognition for the 27 officers who were honored for saving lives of strangers in 2025. You make our city safer, and we in the Nashville District Attorney’s Office appreciate you! Well done, Chief Drake and

A Nashville jury finds 48-year-old Anthony Lewis guilty of ra**ng a man in 2019 after DNA evidence located in the Medical Legal Exam performed on the victim the night of the offense was linked to Lewis. Lewis will be sentenced to 8 - 12 years at 100%. .gop

No one cheats Tennessee taxpayers! Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk demanded jail time for 63-year-old Paul Cox for lying about his auto sales profits; ripping off TN taxpayers of more than $600,000 during a 3-year period. Cox plead guilty and faces 8 years in prison. .gop

As we commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19th - 25th), there is a new resource available to support victims of mass violence in Middle Tennessee. The Heart House is now open in Williamson County. Heart House serves as a key resource for Tennessee Voices For Victims, offering free specialized services to families impacted by mass violence events and is supported by the Tennessee District Attorneys.
Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk recently toured the Heart House with Victim Advocate, Valerie Craig, Co-Founder of Tennessee Voices for Victims. If you need assistance, reach out to the Heart House at 629-800-5149.

This week continues National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19th - 25th), and the focus is on both Prevention and Healing. On the healing side, there is a new resource available to support victims of mass violence in Middle Tennessee. The Heart House is now open in Williamson County. Heart House serves as a key resource for Tennessee Voices For Victims, offering free specialized services to families impacted by mass violence events and is supported by District Attorneys General across Tennessee. On the prevention side, we applaud those willing to take a stand, speak out, and help prevent future incidents. One such victim is featured on this video. We applaud her courage, bravery, and commitment to help others.

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