Democrat Facing Expulsion From Tennessee House Files Assault Charges Against Republican Colleague

Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones enters the house chamber ahead of session as protesters chant demanding action for gun reform laws in the state at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on April 3, 2023. Seth Herald/Getty Images

A Tennessee representative facing an ouster from his seat—alongside two other Democrat Representatives—filed charges against a Republican colleague after a reported incident on the Tennessee House floor on April 3.

The incident happened as the Tennessee House floor was thrown into chaos as protestors entered the chamber to call for gun control measures following the deadly Christian school shooting in Nashville on March 27.