Judge hears arguments over release of Nashville school shooter’s writings

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 Devan Markham    
Apr 16, 2024

• Police recovered the shooter's writings that have yet to be released
• Parents of shooting victims want to keep the manifesto private
• Tennessee officials: Public has a right to know motive, get closure

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NewsNation) — A Tennessee judge is set to hear arguments Tuesday over whether The Covenant School shooter’s so-called “manifesto” should be made public.

What started as a simple public records request has ballooned into a messy mix of conspiracy theories, leaked documents, probate battles and new legislation as different sides try to gain an advantage. And even though the main issue of which police investigative records can be released has finally made it to a court hearing, any decision by Chancery Court Judge I’Ashea Myles is likely to be appealed.

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A hearing in which a Nashville judge will decide whether to make The Covenant School shooter’s so-called “manifesto” public is scheduled to begin Tuesday.