UPDATE: 4:29 pm a statement from the TN Highway Patrol, “ On 2/28/2019 THP was stationed at the State Capitol (600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Nashville, TN 37243) on the 2nd floor in response to a planned protest. At approximately 0930hrs we began seeing several individuals associated with the protest arriving. Several times, Justin Bautista-Jones attempted to go around rope barriers and enter the House of Representatives chambers.
It became clear that the group was attempting to contact Speaker Glen Casada. The House Sergeant-At-Arms advised teh group that the chambers were closed for a press event. At approximately 10:06 a.m. Speaker Casada attempted to leave the chambers and enter an elevator that was being held specifically for members of the General Assembly and leadership. When he was denied entry, he began yelling at Speaker Casada, calling him a racist.
Mr. Jones was then witnessed throwing a Frothy Monkey cup, with an unknown liquid believed to be coffee, at Speaker Casada, also hitting State Representative Debra Moody in the process. Mr. Jones was placed into custody at the time for Disorderly Conduct and two counts of simple assault. Jeneisha Harris was also arrested by Trooper Tara Lee for Disorderly Conduct for attempting to push passed troopers, yelling and threatening Trp. Lee. Both subjects were then escorted to another room in the State Capitol for processing and transported to a mobile booking facility by Davidson County’s Sheriff’s Office, where they were brought before a magistrate and warrants were issued. (emphasis added)”
UPDATE: 3:25 pm according to media reports, law enforcement is saying the young man is charged with disorderly conduct. He is accused of throwing a cup of coffee into the elevator that then hit Speaker Casada and Rep. Debra Moody.
Original post: 1:43 pm Well a couple people got arrested today at the State Capitol. I have been told that a young lady threw her tea in the elevator and the tea hit Speaker Casada, Rep. Weaver and Rep. Moody. We will see if charges are placed and follow the case, if at all possible. I got a couple screenshots from twitter videos that were posted of the two individuals that were arrested.
Then some good, Rep. Rick Staples of Knoxville rose during announcements and said that the media always concentrated on the arguing and fighting. He thanked the State House for the prayers for his Brother and family and announced that his brother was in a room and off the ventilator.
Well, Rep. Staples NO OTHER MEDIA may report it BUT #TheMegaBullhornofTruth just did.
