Inmate awarded $15.5 million for spending 22 months in solitary confinement
The left picture shows Stephen Slevin in Aug. 2005 at the time of his arrest for drunken driving. The right photo shows him in May 2007, shortly before being released. (Source AP)
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.More >>
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:59:38 GMT
A motorcyclist died after a crash along Interstate 40 Tuesday afternoon in Humphreys County. The single-vehicle wreck was reported near the exit for Cuba Landing. More >>
A motorcyclist died after a crash along Interstate 40 Tuesday afternoon in Humphreys County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:58:21 GMT
The animal control office in Robertson County will be closed for the next several days due to a deadly virus detected in the animals there. Workers had to euthanize a dozen dogs who were infected withMore >>
The Animal Control office in Robertson County will be closed for the next several days due to a deadly virus detected in the animals there.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:53:28 GMT
A convicted felon is wanted on new charges after he was accused of targeting cars at local parks. Tremale Wilson is suspected of breaking into cars at Centennial Park and Beaman Park, smashing their windowsMore >>
A convicted felon is wanted on new charges after he was accused of targeting cars at local parks.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:06:14 GMT
Dangerous chemicals made for a dangerous situation Tuesday evening in south Nashville. Police discovered a suspected meth lab at a home on Celebration Way just before 8 p.m. No other information is immediatelyMore >>
Dangerous chemicals made for a dangerous situation Tuesday evening in south Nashville.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:54:10 GMT
When you see surveillance photos on the news or a picture of someone wanted for a crime, we often ask that you call police if you have any information. Now, one Midstate police department wants you toMore >>
When you see surveillance photos on the news or a picture of someone wanted for a crime, we often ask that you call police if you have any information.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:21:14 GMT
Police say they had to chase a Thompson's Station man through two counties after he allegedly attacked a family member with a baseball bat. Williamson County investigators say 20-year-old Matthew KingMore >>
Police say they had to chase a Thompson's Station man through two counties after he allegedly attacked a family member with a baseball bat.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:16:48 GMT
A Grammy-winning R&B power house has canceled her stop in Nashville one night before the scheduled performance. Mary J. Blige's "Liberation Tour" was set to make a stop at Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday. RightMore >>
A Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse has canceled her stop in Nashville one night before the scheduled performance. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:33:57 GMT
There's a push to fix something dangerous bordering Nashville's streets. While it could cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, that could actually be cheaper than the alternative: a big lawsuit.More >>
There's a push to fix something dangerous bordering Nashville's streets. While it could cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, that could actually be cheaper than the alternative: a big lawsuit.More >>
A federal jury has awarded a New Mexico man $15.5 million in damages for his treatment behind bars.
Stephen Slevin was arrested for drunk driving in 2005 and was held in solitary confinement in the Dona Ana County detention center for 22 months without a trial or access to health care. The two pictures on the right illustrate how he looked when he was booked in 2005 and the condition he was in when he was released in 2007.
Slevin sued, saying he was malnourished, developed bedsores, fungus and dental problems. He said he was even forced to pull his own tooth.
Slevin was later released and the charges were dropped.
Slevin said he continues to have serious medical issues and is fighting lung cancer.
A jury originally awarded him $22 million in January 2013 for violating his constitutional rights.
Dona Ana County appealed that amount and agreed to settle for $15.5 million.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:20:36 GMT
A home daycare operator is accused of crushing medications and supplements, including melatonin and an antihistamine, used for the purpose of causing drowsiness.More >>
A home daycare operator is accused of crushing medications and supplements, including melatonin and an antihistamine, used for the purpose of causing drowsiness.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:16:48 GMT
A Grammy-winning R&B power house has canceled her stop in Nashville one night before the scheduled performance. Mary J. Blige's "Liberation Tour" was set to make a stop at Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday. RightMore >>
A Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse has canceled her stop in Nashville one night before the scheduled performance. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:06:14 GMT
Dangerous chemicals made for a dangerous situation Tuesday evening in south Nashville. Police discovered a suspected meth lab at a home on Celebration Way just before 8 p.m. No other information is immediatelyMore >>
Dangerous chemicals made for a dangerous situation Tuesday evening in south Nashville.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:59:38 GMT
A motorcyclist died after a crash along Interstate 40 Tuesday afternoon in Humphreys County. The single-vehicle wreck was reported near the exit for Cuba Landing. More >>
A motorcyclist died after a crash along Interstate 40 Tuesday afternoon in Humphreys County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:53:28 GMT
A convicted felon is wanted on new charges after he was accused of targeting cars at local parks. Tremale Wilson is suspected of breaking into cars at Centennial Park and Beaman Park, smashing their windowsMore >>
A convicted felon is wanted on new charges after he was accused of targeting cars at local parks.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:21:14 GMT
Police say they had to chase a Thompson's Station man through two counties after he allegedly attacked a family member with a baseball bat. Williamson County investigators say 20-year-old Matthew KingMore >>
Police say they had to chase a Thompson's Station man through two counties after he allegedly attacked a family member with a baseball bat.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:11:57 GMT
(RNN) – Rapper Lil' Wayne is attempting to stomp his way out of controversy after a clip of him walking on the American flag went viral over the weekend. A behind-the-scenes clip of the music video GodMore >>
Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:58:21 GMT
The animal control office in Robertson County will be closed for the next several days due to a deadly virus detected in the animals there. Workers had to euthanize a dozen dogs who were infected withMore >>
The Animal Control office in Robertson County will be closed for the next several days due to a deadly virus detected in the animals there.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:28:27 GMT
A 6-year-old girl who was badly bitten by her family's dog is back home from the hospital after several surgeries to repair the damage to her head. Now, Madison Mason said she wants to thank the peopleMore >>
A 6-year-old girl who was badly bitten by her family's dog is back home from the hospital after several surgeries to repair the damage to her head.More >>
The left picture shows Stephen Slevin in Aug. 2005 at the time of his arrest for drunken driving. The right photo shows him in May 2007, shortly before being released. (Source AP)
