US EditionHeated Exchange Between Lawmakers After Gun Control Bill Fails
- State Representative Justin Pearson had a physical altercation with State Representative Andrew Farmer over gun control legislation, resulting in Pearson being restrained on the House floor.
- Pearson accused Farmer of disrespect, suggesting that his remarks were painful and felt like a personal attack.
- Pearson argued that the inaction of lawmakers like Farmer contributes to gun violence and the recent suicide of his brother.
- House leadership announced a review of the incident following Pearson's outburst during the legislative debate.
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State Rep. Justin Pearson Blames Republican He Lunged At for Altercation in Tennessee House
State Representative Justin Pearson (R-Memphis) on Thursday appeared on Fox 13 to discuss the physical incident on the Tennessee State House floor that saw him physically restrained by colleagues and staff members during a disagreement over gun control legislation, and seemed to suggest State Representative Andrew Farmer (R-Sevierville) was responsible.
Democrat Explodes in Rage at GOP Colleague After Gun Control Bill Defeat
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The Savage NationUnhinged Tennessee Democrat Lunges at GOP Colleague After Gun Control Bill Fails
Tennessee's gun control debate took a chaotic turn when Rep. Justin Pearson confronted a GOP colleague, revealing personal tragedy while sparking a heated clash. The incident underscores the intense emotions surrounding gun legislation in the state.
'Tennessee Three' Dem gets physical with Republican during heated gun control debate
A legislative debate about local gun control laws nearly spiraled into violence when a Tennessee Democrat lawmaker came dangerously close to physically attacking a GOP colleague. On Thursday, Rep. Justin Pearson was arguing in favor of his amendment to end the state’s right to carry law allowing residents to carry firearms without permits, blaming guns for his brother’s recent suicide instead of mental health issues. When Rep. Andrew Farmer scol…
Tenn Rep Justin Pearson Goes On Insane Rant After His Brother Blows His Own Brains Out, Blaming Guns And Republicans, Then Tried To Fight One Of The Republicans
TN State Rep Justin Pearson, who was previously paraded around by the media in 2023, lunges toward a Republican during a debate on gun control. Pearson was blaming guns for his brother's suicide earlier this month when the incident unfolded. Republican state Rep. Andrew Farmer accused Pearson of being lazy when the Democrat lost it. Pearson: "I appreciate the conversation and discussion because that's what democracy requires, our participation, …
Democrat Politician Melts Down, Lunges At Republican In Stunning Clip
Tensions boiled over in the Tennessee House of Representatives this week after Democratic State Rep. Justin J. Pearson launched into an emotional tirade before lunging toward a Republican colleague during a debate on gun control legislation. The stunning outburst unfolded during a committee hearing on House Bill 1392, as lawmakers clashed over how to address gun violence. Pearson, whose brother reportedly died by suicide involving a firearm in D…
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