published Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Video: Franklin pleads not guilty


by Christian Bruce
  • Video: Franklin pleads not guilty
    City Councilman John "Duke" Franklin Jr. and four other co-defendants pleaded not guilty today to charges stemming from a large cocaine bust May 14 in which 42 people were arrested. Mr. Franklin is charged with money laundering, conspiring to obstruct justice and providing false statements to federal officials, all in connection with allegedly helping a co-defendant cover up money that was supposed to be used to buy drugs.
about Christian Bruce...

Christian Bruce is a veteran of local broadcast media. Having lived in Chattanooga for 23 years, he knows the community and how to bring viewers into his video stories. An Emmy-nominated photo journalist, Christian shares his experiences on timesfreepress.com.

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