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

Joined September 2011
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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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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
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A Nashville jury found 28-year-old Redear Haji guilty yesterday of the 2022 murder of Amanda McComb. Nashville Assistant District Attorney Jan Norman showed how Haji opened fire on McComb as she fled his home with a backpack of drugs. Haji will sentenced next month. @TNDAGC
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2026! Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk with his amazing son, Rob, and DA employee, Media Analyst Will McMillan. The 21st day of March represents the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.
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Thank you to the Center for Justice Innovation for recognizing our ‘Survivors First’ initiative as a national model for addressing Domestic Violence Criminalized Survivors. This conference in Houston brought national experts together to help address the issue. @YWCANashville
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Testimony from the Grave helped convict 28-year-old Leronte Burks of attempted murder. Testimony obtained during a pre-lim hearing in 2021 from a now-deceased witness was played for the jury by Prosecutor Jan Norman. Result: Guilty for Burks. Justice for the victim.
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Special Thanks to DA Investigators Steve Turner and Herb Kajihara, along with Herb’s daughter, Steve’s granddaughter, and Steve’s friend, Quinn Carter! ❄️ The DA & PAL DAWGS team raised $2K at the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics TN! 😳 Herb’s pink wig! 🤣#freezinforareason
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Justice for the family of Terece Patterson. A Nashville jury found James Harris GUILTY of killing him during a 2023 fight. Harris unsuccessfully represented himself during trial. With this being his 2nd violent crime conviction, he could get life in prison at sentencing.
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While these linemen were out restoring power during Nashville’s recent ice storm, their personal vehicles were being burglarized. This week, ADA Jenny Charles made sure the suspect’s case got bound over to the Grand Jury, saying it was a joy to help these ice storm heroes.
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