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30-04-2025
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Lawyer, VFL Todd Kelly Jr. discuss consequences of breaking NIL contracts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In the wake of former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaving Vols, some may be wondering if litigation could follow the player for breaking his NIL contract. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs are joined by VFL Todd Kelly Jr. to discuss the potential legal consequences of breaking contracts. The question of what consequences Nico Iamaleava could face comes as University of Arkansas's NIL collective hired an attorney to pursue and enforce the buyout clause in Madden Iamaleava's name image and likeness contract, CBS Sports reported. Lawyer explains current state of NIL after Iamaleava's departure from Tennessee Nico Iamaleava's younger brother reportedly committed to UCLA, where Iamaleava is headed after leaving Tennessee. Madden Iamaleava previously committed to Arkansas and had a $500,000 contract, the Associated Press reported. The outlet said his contract requires him to pay 50% of the remaining contract value for leaving before the contract expires. Nico Iamaleava, on the other hand, had a reported $2.4 million NIL contract that was in place for him to Tennessee but left to seek higher pay elsewhere. According to ESPN, Nico Iamaleava's UCLA agreement is paying him less than what he was earning at Tennessee but more than the $1.5 million that some others have reported. Although NIL contracts differ between schools and sports, there are similar elements that are included for many of these contracts, such as clauses denoting contract length, payment details, and conditions for terminating the agreement or potential fees for breaching the agreement. Lawyer breaks down Savannah Grace Copeland Act as Powell teen murder case continues According to the Isaacs Law Firm, lawsuits regarding NIL agreements will likely include allegations of a breach of contract or fraudulent inducement claims. If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Ask Isaacs is also streamed live on WATE6+. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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Lawyer breaks down Savannah Grace Copeland Act as Powell teen murder case continues
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It's been six months since Savannah Copeland was found dead along a trail in Powell. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the bill passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in Copeland's honor and the criminal case of the teen accused in her death. On Tuesday, the Savannah Grace Copeland Act passed the Tennessee Senate after passing in the state House of Representatives Monday. The bill sought to increase funding for child advocacy. After Copeland's death, her parents have openly advocated for mental health reform and support for children who suffer from trauma. Parents of slain teen advocate for mental health reform as suspect appears in court As this change at the state level develops, the 15-year-old accused of killing 13-year-old Copeland in October 2024 is continuing to move through the justice system. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. In the days following Copeland's body being discovered on a trail in the Broadacres subdivision, Judge Timothy E. Irwin decided to release the name of the suspect, identifying him as Malakiah Lamar Harris. In November 2024, state prosecutors revealed they were seeking to try Harris as an adult. An initial transfer hearing was scheduled for January 14, 2025, but a judge rescheduled the hearing for January 20-23, 2026 at a hearing on April 22, 2025. Harris' lawyers said during the hearing on Tuesday that they are consulting with mental health experts. A status hearing has been scheduled for July 2025. Powell teen murder case: Lawyer explains judge's decision to disclose suspect's name According to the Isaacs Law Firm, a juvenile case may be transferred to criminal court in certain circumstances, based on the age of the juvenile and the crime they are accused of. For first- and second-degree murder, a juvenile case can be transferred for juvenile defendants who are under the age of 14 or between the ages of 14 and 17. If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Ask Isaacs is also streamed live on WATE6+. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-04-2025
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Where is the line between murder and self-defense? Lawyer breaks down case of Texas track meet stabbing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Texas teen is facing a murder charge after a stabbing at a track meet left another teen dead, but there is a debate of if the stabbing was in self-defense. In This week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the case, and the legal line between self-defense and murder. The stabbing allegedly took place at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas on April 2, the Associated Press reported. One 17-year-old, identified as Karmelo Anthony, was taken into custody, and the student who was killed was identified as Austin Metcalf, 17. Search underway for missing teens after police pursuit in Loudon County News Nation reported that Metcalf and Anthony were at a track meet when Metcalf told Anthony he needed to get out from under the team's tent. Anthony allegedly reached into his bag and responded with 'Touch me and see what happens.' News Nation continued to explain that Metcalf then grabbed Anthony and told him to move, and then Anthony allegedly pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf once in the chest and ran, per a police report. Anthony is facing a 1st degree felony murder charge, according to the Frisco Police Department, and is being held on a $1 million bond. ABC news reported that Anthony told officers that Metcalf 'put his hands on [him}' and that he told him not to, and asked officers if what happened 'could be considered self-defense.' Pigeon Forge police warn visitors ahead of 2025 Spring Rod Run If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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Lawyer breaks down wrongful death lawsuit filed by Riley Strain's family
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Roughly one year after 22-year-old Riley Strain's body was found in the Cumberland River in Nashville, his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the state of Missouri. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the case. On March 8, 2024, University of Missouri student Riley Strain disappeared while on a fraternity trip in Nashville. Reports at the time said he was escorted out of Luke's 32 Bridge, a bar, after being served only one drink around 9:30 p.m. Later, video showed Strain walking nearby and appearing to lose his balance. His body was recovered from the Cumberland River on March 22, 2024, two weeks after he disappeared. AI in the legal world: Lawyer discusses controversial video of Sumner County suspect 'talking' An autopsy listed Strain's cause of death as 'drowning and ethanol intoxication' and said his death was accidental. His blood alcohol level was .228 and he also had Delta 9 in his system, but the report said there was no foul play-related trauma. The lawsuit filed by Strain's family names the Delta Chi national fraternity, BCC Missouri, LLC, which owns the Delta Chi fraternity house at the University of Missouri, chapter advisors for the University of Missouri Delta Chi chapter, and individual fraternity officers and members. The lawsuit also makes multiple allegations of what may have happened before Strain's disappearance. The lawsuit claims that Strain did not plan on attending the formal event, but agreed to after he was pressured by his fraternity brothers. Then, after he got on the chartered bus for the trip on Friday, March 8 2024, it was revealed that there was beer and pre-made 'Jello shots' that contained vodka, the lawsuit claims. The lawsuit also claims that several hours after the group arrived in Nashville, Strain was observed acting unusual, but his fraternity brothers allowed him to continue drinking and even purchased drinks for him. According to the lawsuit, Delta Chi had policies to prevent alcohol misuse and even had a PowerPoint presentation and online materials assuring parents that the organization would 'keep their children safe,' and specifically highlighted 'Delta Chi's stern stance on alcohol.' Lawyer breaks down potential future charges against Sean Williams after 95-year sentence In addition to the claims of negligence and vicarious liability, the lawsuit also states that Strain's body was discovered in the Cumberland River, which was a four-minute walk from the bar Strain was escorted out from, but the hotel he was staying at was a 12-minute walk from the bar in another direction. The lawsuit also claims that Strain's parents were not contacted until approximately noon the following day and then Nashville Police were contacted. In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally one year from the date of the injury that resulted in a person's death, according to the Isaacs Law Firm, but that limitation can be two years if there are criminal charges against a person who is alleged to have caused or contributed to a person's death. If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-03-2025
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AI in the legal world: Lawyer discusses controversial video of Sumner County suspect ‘talking'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As technology continues to develop, law enforcement agencies are always looking for new ways to find those responsible for crimes, but when does artificial intelligence cross legal lines? In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss a controversial case where AI was used to make a suspect's photo 'talk.' Last week, the Sumner County Sheriff's Office posted a video that used artificial intelligence to make a photo of a man who was wanted for felony evading arrest 'talk.' The AI video tells people it is 'crazy' that the man is on the sheriff's office's 'Wanted Wednesday' post and then shares how the public can report the man to law enforcement. What is a green card? Lawyer breaks down Mahmoud Khalil case The post has since been updated to only have a photo of the suspect, adding that he has been captured. Although the video may be troubling to some people, the Isaacs Law Firm reports that AI use is largely unregulated in the legal realm currently. Just last year, a judge declined to sanction Michael Cohen and his lawyer after it was discovered that some of the case citations that were submitted in a motion were generated by AI. In February, a judge fined three lawyers, two of whom worked for the national law firm Morgan & Morgan, for citing fake cases that were generated by artificial intelligence in a court filing, Reuters and other outlets reported. According to the Isaacs Law Firm, a recent survey by the American Bar Association found that 30% of responding law firms said they utilized AI in 2024. ChatGPT was the most popular AI tool used by law firms, but the Westlaw and Lexis AI tools have also been gaining popularity, the law firm added. How does an insanity defense work? Lawyer breaks down former Kentucky sheriff's case If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
