PODCAST (Click Play Above) - On this gripping episode of the monthly District Attorney's Show on WGNS, listeners hear a sit-down conversation with a formidable panel of local legal and law enforcement experts, including Rutherford County District Attorney General Jennings Jones, Assistant District Attorney Trevor Lynch, and Murfreesboro Police Sergeant Mike Taylor.

During the first segment, the primary focus of the conversation dives deep into a past murder case. Host, retired Assistant District Attorney J. Paul Newman, focuses on the meticulous investigation of a tragic and highly publicized 2011 local case: the murder of Middle Tennessee State University star basketball player Tina Stewart. Sergeant Taylor walks listeners through the grim reality of the crime scene, detailing how a dispute between roommates over marijuana use escalated into a fatal stabbing. Despite the heavy and serious nature of this investigation, the discussion highlights the incredible, relentless work of the Murfreesboro Police Department to uncover the truth, disproving the suspect’s claims of self-defense through precise autopsy results and forensic evidence.

As the episode moves into its second half after the commercial break, the tone shifts toward an educational and deeply informative look at the mechanics of the justice system. Assistant DA Trevor Lynch breaks down "What's the Law," offering a fascinating look at Rule 33 and the complex requirements a defendant must meet to secure a new trial.

Next, Rutherford County District Attorney General Jennings Jones takes the audience "Inside the Courts." For this segment, he provides a comprehensive update on recent Rutherford County convictions, shedding light on how local authorities are successfully tackling everything from aggravated domestic assaults to dangerous fentanyl distribution. Legal breakdowns and case updates naturally answer many of the questions one may have about some of the most recent news stories you – the listener – may have heard on the radio or perhaps read about online.

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