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The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen took no action on an ethics complaint filed against Alderwoman Gabrielle Hanson. Several members of the community spoke in favor and against the board issuing the censure during a public comment period prior to considering action. Hanson’s term as an at-large alderman ends at the end of the current term. Hanson is running for mayor against current mayor Dr. Ken Moore. The election will be held Oct. 24 with early voting occurring from Oct. 4 to 19.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office reported four men have been indicted on sexual exploitation charges. The sheriff’s office and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force began investigating Julian Alderman after it was discovered that he was sharing child sexual abuse material utilizing the BitTorrent Network with the others facing charges.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the online retail and technology company continues to monopolize the marketplace and inflate price. Amazon issued a statement on its website insisting the lawsuit will lead to higher prices and slower deliveries for consumers as well as hurt businesses. The United Auto Workers stand up strike is impacting General Motors plants and customers in Middle Tennessee. Friday, members of the United Auto Worker Union walked out of all 38 parts distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep and Ram owner, Stellantis, in 20 states. It’s an expansion of an on-going strike that is having a ripple effect down to those who are hands-on and making the repairs. This most recent strike isn’t focused as much on production; it focuses on centers that distribute parts, which means those who need their car fixed are now part of a growing waitlist for repairs.