District Attorney

Glenn Funk, Nashville-Davidson County District Attorney General for the 20th Judicial District

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Want to play a round for a worthy cause? 🏌🏾🏌🏼‍♂️🏌️‍♀️
Join us at the Nashville Drug Court Golf Tournament on Tuesday, October 13th at Old Hickory Country Club. ⛳️
Breakfast, Lunch, Silent Auction and more .. all to benefit DC4 Recovery Foundation!

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We are proud to welcome more than 200 participants to Nashville for the National District Attorney’s Association 2026 Domestic Violence Conference. Learning from each other the best practices across the nation to help put an end to domestic violence.

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We recently said goodbye to our long-time Finance Director, Nancy White. Nancy served the DA’s office for almost a decade and the state for years prior to joining our office.
Thank you, Nancy!
Luckily, ‘Ms. Claus’ says she’ll return for our annual holiday party! #tndagc

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Congratulations to Assistant District Attorneys Eli Cheely and Luis Casas, along with Victim Witness Coordinator Susan Tucker-Smith. Our team recently secured a GUILTY verdict against Monica Wilson for the 2024 shooting death of her brother.

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A Nashville jury recently found Corey Frazier guilty of Reckless Homicide in the 2023 death of Richard Wilder. The two men had been arguing before Frazier pulled a gun. Great job by Emma Lawson of the DA’s office in securing the verdict. Frazier’s sentencing is next month.

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Special thanks to @VanderbiltU and @MNPDNashville Crime Lab Scientist Benjamin De Blanc for bringing students in the Summer Springboard program to our Nashville District Attorney’s office. It was an honor to have you!

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A Davidson County jury convicted 33-year-old Teddarrius Perry last week of the 2023 shooting death of 29–year-old Mitchell Steele. An argument between neighbors lead to the shooting. Perry now faces life in prison.

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Honored to welcome 3 bright, young interns serving in Judge Allegra Walker’s Court this summer. Danya Satterfield & Justin Henderson of TSU, & Camden Blackburn of UTK, learned all about the DA’s office today. Best of luck to these students! @TNDAGC @TSUedu @UTKnoxville

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It’s National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and the Nashville District Attorney’s Office is wearing Orange to honor and remember victims of gun violence.
Hunters wear orange vests for safety, so ‘wear orange’ reminds us: Safety Always for All.

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A new partnership between Metro’s Public Health Department, Nashville General Hospital, and the Office of Family Safety means a new on-site medical clinic at OFS for victims of abuse & trauma. It’s the latest tool for those in need and will help hold offenders accountable.

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Metro Nashville Police recently held their annual recognition ceremony for Caregivers of Crime Victims: The unsung heroes who help victims heal from the trauma of violence. We thank them all for their dedication and compassion. @MNPDNashville @FCSNashville @NashvilleFD

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The man who gunned down 18-year-old Jillian Ludwig in 2023 near her Belmont Campus pleads guilty to 2nd Degree Murder and will spend 38 years in prison. Shaquille Taylor entered the plea today for Jillian’s murder and aggravated assault charges from an earlier case.

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The man who gunned down 18-year-old Jillian Ludwig in 2023 near her Belmont Campus pleads guilty to 2nd Degree Murder and will spend 38 years in prison. Shaquille Taylor entered the plea today for Jillian’s murder and aggravated assault charges from an earlier case.

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More than 80 Nashville police officers & citizens received awards for bravery, heroism, & community service at the annual MNPD awards ceremony this week. 27 officers were honored for saving lives of strangers in 2025. Well done, Chief Drake and @MNPDNashville

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A Nashville jury finds 48-year-old Anthony Lewis guilty of raping a man in 2019 after DNA evidence located in the Medical Legal Exam performed on the victim the night of the offense was linked to Lewis. Lewis will be sentenced to 8 - 12 years at 100%. @TNDAGC @MNPDNashville

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No one cheats Tennessee taxpayers! Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk demanded jail time for 63-year-old Paul Cox for lying about his auto sales profits; ripping off TN taxpayers. He plead guilty and faces 8 years in prison. @TNDAGC @TNDeptofRevenue @TNGOP @TNDemocrats

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Our Division III Criminal Court team secured a GUILTY verdict this week against 61-year-old Randy Anderson for stealing packages off a Nashville porch last April. As a career criminal, Anderson faces 15 years, the manner of punishment to be determined by a Judge next month.

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We’re honored that Public Prosecutor Karen Ohashi & Judge Daigo Aoto of 🇯🇵 Japan visited with Nashville DA Glenn Funk as they learn and study best practices in our criminal justice system. Thank you to former councilman Mina Johnson for recommending our office and work. @TNDAGC