Event Brief
Appeals Court Denies Immunity in Knox Deputy Case
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Federal appeals court ruled a Knox County deputy can’t claim qualified immunity in an Air Force veteran tasing lawsuit.
WHO: Knox County deputy; Air Force veteran plaintiff
WHAT: Federal appeals court denied qualified immunity for a Knox County deputy in a tasing case
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The court denied qualified immunity in the Air Force veteran tasing case, allowing the lawsuit to proceed.
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