Event Brief
Judge rules Knox teen murder suspect tried as adult
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: Malakiah Harris, accused of killing Savannah Copeland, will face adult charges following a judge's ruling in Knox County.
WHO: Malakiah Harris
WHAT: Tried as an adult for murder
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Judge's decision based on the severity of the crime
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