Rep. Justin Pearson Gets Into Heated Confrontation with THP Troopers During Special Session
Protests over a new congressional map led troopers to remove demonstrators and detain at least one person, officials and video showed.
- On Thursday, Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers arrested KeShaun Pearson at the Tennessee Capitol, prompting his brother, State Representative Justin Pearson, to confront officers during the detainment.
- The arrest followed House approval of a new congressional map splitting Memphis into three districts; Republicans argue the changes will "ensure the state" representation in Washington reflects conservative values.
- Demonstrations erupted in the House chamber before the vote, prompting Tennessee Highway Patrol to remove protesters; troopers took KeShaun Pearson and at least one other person into custody.
- Justin Pearson reported on Facebook Live that officers transported his brother for booking by police, though officials have released no further information regarding the detainment.
- Democratic lawmakers accused Republicans of racial gerrymandering over the map, while both Pearson brothers remain active Memphis leaders; KeShaun heads Memphis Community Against Pollution.
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Video shows tense moment between Rep. Pearson, state troopers as brother detained at Tenn. Capitol
Cameras in the capitol captured a tense moment between Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis) and state troopers who were attempting to detain his brother Thursday, moments after GOP lawmakers passed a new congressional map that split the brothers’ city into three districts.
OMISSION: CBS, NBC Exclude Justin Pearson’s Crashout from Tennessee Map Coverage
OMISSION: CBS, NBC Exclude Justin Pearson’s Crashout from Tennessee Map Coverage Today, the Tennessee House passed a redrawn congressional map that responds to aggressive liberal gerrymanders in California and Virginia, and wipes out the state’s lone Democrat seat. This vote drew heated reactions, including a deranged Rep. Justin Pearson exploding at law enforcement. However, the Elitist Media chose to protect him from any scrutiny. Pearson, pr…
Dem State Rep Freaks Out So Badly During Redistricting Debate That He Makes Physical Contact with Cops
One of Tennessee’s most notorious lawmakers is pushing his way back into the news — by pushing around highway patrol troopers trying to keep the peace. State Rep. Justin Pearson […] The post Watch: Dem State Rep Freaks Out So Badly During Redistricting Debate That He Makes Physical Contact with Cops appeared first on The Western Journal.
Tennessee Lawmaker Loses Composure, Shouts at Police During Statehouse Tensions
Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson erupted in anger towards law enforcement after a GOP-led redistricting vote. The changes aim to eliminate the only Democrat-held district, causing significant unrest among the opposition. The post Tennessee Lawmaker Loses Composure, Shouts at Police During Statehouse Tensions appeared first on News Addicts.
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