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State Senator Arrested on DUI Charge After Accident [Kathryn Bowers of Memphis]
WREG Memphis ^
| September 2, 2006
| Staff
Posted on 09/02/2006 4:41:21 AM PDT by mcg2000
MEMPHIS, Tenn. State Senator Kathryn Bowers is charged with driving under the influence after a traffic accident yesterday afternoon.
W-M-C-T-V reports that the Memphis Democrat was treated for non-critical injuries at Regional Medical Center and released.
Bowers is one of five current or former lawmakers charged in Tennessee Waltz. She said this week she was stepping down from office because of health problems.
Police said a car driven by Bowers sideswiped a UPS truck. She was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and failure to maintain control.
Her attorney says he was looking into whether recent changes to her medication were to blame.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Arkansas; US: Mississippi; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: badicecube; bowers; corruption; dnc; dui; memphis; shelby; tennesseewaltz
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posted on
09/02/2006 4:41:23 AM PDT
by
mcg2000
To: mcg2000
"changes to her medication were to blame."
THE KENNEDY DEFENSE!
2
posted on
09/02/2006 4:43:06 AM PDT
by
stocksthatgoup
("Is it real? Or is it Reuters?")
To: stocksthatgoup
It wasn't just a "big brown truck" that Kathryn sideswiped. it was a big big tandem 18 wheeler.
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posted on
09/02/2006 4:50:56 AM PDT
by
Coldwater Creek
("Over there, over there, We won't be back 'til it's over Over there.")
To: mcg2000
Bowers thanked God for saving her life on August 17, when returning from Knoxville. On top of a mountain the treads on her blazer came off and she lost control of the SUV. The blazer went from the left to the right side of the interstate with no other cars in her path. She gradually came to a perfect stop in the emergency lane.
Thaddeusmatthews.com
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posted on
09/02/2006 4:52:23 AM PDT
by
mcg2000
(New Orleans: The city that declared Jihad against The Red Cross.)
To: mariabush
Maybe this incident solves a Westport, CT accident scene too?
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posted on
09/02/2006 4:57:38 AM PDT
by
mcg2000
(New Orleans: The city that declared Jihad against The Red Cross.)
To: mariabush
Look what brown did for me ! (The little brown jug that is.)
6
posted on
09/02/2006 4:59:38 AM PDT
by
csvset
("It was like the hand of G_d slapping down and smashing everything." ~ JDAM strikes Taliban)
To: mcg2000
We don't need a stinken beige Memphis type in the US Senate,,,,
Jr should resign the campaign while he is ahead.
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posted on
09/02/2006 5:03:47 AM PDT
by
bert
(K.E. N.P. Slay Pinch)
To: mcg2000
It will be interesting to see if she can turn up tire replacement records to prove the first incident took place.
8
posted on
09/02/2006 5:05:47 AM PDT
by
GailA
(Proud to admit I'm a quilt-a-holic.)
To: mcg2000
9
posted on
09/02/2006 5:26:52 AM PDT
by
Coldwater Creek
("Over there, over there, We won't be back 'til it's over Over there.")
To: mcg2000
In Memphis it's always someone else's fault (if you are a democrat). Watch her blame it on her doctor, pharmacist or an "East Memphis white demon" who slipped her a mickey.
10
posted on
09/02/2006 6:33:22 AM PDT
by
JohnMac
To: JohnMac
I wonder if Kathryn Bowers spent any time in jail like other DUI offenders? (I think I already know the answer)
And Mayor Herrington does it his way. I've heard their is Jib Jab segment out about him, but I be darned if I can find it.
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posted on
09/02/2006 6:50:05 AM PDT
by
oyez
(The way to punish a providence is to allow it to be governed by philosophers. --Frederick the Great)
To: oyez
I wonder if Kathryn Bowers spent any time in jail like other DUI offenders? (I think I already know the answer)I know the answer also: Since she hasn't been convicted of anything yet, like 99.9% people arrested for a misdomeaner DUI, she was was probably given an appearance ticket.
To: mcg2000
She doesn't look like she should be driving sober either.
To: mcg2000
Her attorney says he was looking into whether recent changes to her medication were to blame.....Probably. Change from Cutty Sark to Absolut does that to me.
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posted on
09/02/2006 6:58:58 AM PDT
by
Safetgiver
(Stinko De mayo, Stinko to the Commies.)
To: mcg2000
Interesting.
Here in Washington State the democrats think that Mike McGavick is unqualified to run for elected office because he was arrested for a DUI almost 15 years ago. No speeding. No Accident. Just a DUI.
I suspect that the Democrats in Tennessee are much more tolerant of such misdemeanors than those in Washington.
15
posted on
09/02/2006 7:41:42 AM PDT
by
proudpapa
(of three.)
To: proudpapa
I'm guessing that the word 'Dem' did NOT appear in the headline - but if it had been Republican, it would have been in BIG LETTERS.
How easy it is to see thru the left-leaning MSM garbage.
To: SusaninOhio
The 2nd line of the article (well, news link) is a step up.
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posted on
09/02/2006 8:03:36 AM PDT
by
mcg2000
(New Orleans: The city that declared Jihad against The Red Cross.)
To: Labyrinthos
In acquaintance of mine unfortunately got caught DUI and spent 24 hours in the slam.I don't think the law is applied to every one.
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posted on
09/02/2006 9:23:57 AM PDT
by
oyez
(The way to punish a providence is to allow it to be governed by philosophers. --Frederick the Great)
To: oyez
It is my understanding that a Drunk Driving accident is a FELONY if there is more than $500 damage or an injury, She should have been arrested and held for arraignment so bail could be set. Here in CA thats exactly what would happen.
eyeamok
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posted on
09/04/2006 1:50:45 PM PDT
by
eyeamok
To: mcg2000
Hmmm, no mention of party in the first paragraph.
That must mean ...
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