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Human trafficking charges dismissed against TN couple due to new law, but other charges remain. Here’s what their attorneys say

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caleb Wethington, as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

A couple from Giles County is no longer facing human trafficking charges. Their case had been ongoing since an arrest in 2025. The dismissal of these charges means the couple's restrictive bond conditions have ended.

This includes an end to house arrest and ankle monitoring. Other charges are still pending against the couple, though details are limited. For more information on the case and its developments, further details are available from local news sources.

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Category: safety · Published: August 6, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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Human trafficking charges dismissed against TN couple due to new law, but other charges remain. Here’s what their attorneys say

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