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Manhunt underway after convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison
A manhunt is underway after convicted murderer Jacob Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, on Sunday evening.[1, 2, 4] The Tennessee Department of Correction announced the escape on Monday.[1, 2]
The Guardian reported Morley is serving a life sentence for a 2022 murder.[1] Fox News reported that security video shows Morley breaching a fence while still wearing prison clothing during his escape.[3]
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- Leans left: The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: Fox News (+1.52).
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