Jan 28, 2025 · Within minutes after David Batts entered the Knox County jail on Jan. 7, Knox County sheriff's officers pepper-sprayed, shocked him with a Taser four times and punched him as they tried to get him ...

Jan 24, 2025 · David Batts was 46 years old. It appears that a group of employees at a Tennessee jail have evaded accountability for a Black inmate who died in the hospital after they reportedly beat,...

Jan 23, 2025 · David Batts, 46, died the night of Jan. 8 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, according to his family. Law enforcement arrested him at the hospital ER on Jan. 7 and booked him for an ...

Jan 31, 2025 · David Batts, a 46-year-old employee of Knoxville Area Transit (KAT), died this month after an encounter with Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) jail staff. His death is a tragic example of ...

“The death of David Batts is an example of unchecked brutality within the justice system,” Crump said. “His family deserves answers, accountability, and justice for this horrific loss.

Jan 14, 2025 · David Batts, 46, was admitted to a local hospital following a short stay at the jail sometime on Jan. 7 with several cuts and an extremely bruised and swollen face. He died Jan. 8.

Jan 28, 2025 · "The death of David Batts is an example of unchecked brutality within the justice system," Crump stated, calling for full accountability and demanding the release of all footage concerning Batts ...

The Knox County District Attorney General's Office said on Jan. 23 that the DA would not ask state agents to investigate the death of David Batts, who died in the hospital a day after KCSO said ...

Jan 9, 2025 · David Batts, 46, died the night of Jan. 8 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, according to his family. Lawyer Lance Baker is representing the family and said there is little...

Jan 9, 2025 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -A Knoxville lawyer is claiming that his client died after being hit and stun gunned while at the Rodger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Lance Baker said in a statement to WVLT News 46-year-old David Batts died after his arrest on Jan. 7.