Teenager Charged with Federal Firearms Offense in Nashville Protests

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A 19-year-old from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is facing a federal firearms charge after allegedly brandishing a gun at a "No Kings" protest in Nashville. Elijah Millar, who was a counterprotester, was arrested on June 14 near Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and charged with disorderly conduct. The protest was part of a nationwide day of protests against Trump administration policies. A separate incident days later found Millar carrying another loaded firearm, leading to federal charges. Millar is currently under a conservatorship order that restricts his access to firearms due to concerns for his health and safety.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elijah Millar, 19, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has been charged with a federal firearms offense after allegedly brandishing a gun at a "No Kings" protest in Nashville on June 14.
  • Millar, a counterprotester, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, but his actions put others in fear, according to police.
  • A conservatorship order issued by the Chancery Court in Rutherford County in 2023 barred Millar from owning or possessing firearms due to concerns for his health and safety.
  • A 2024 court order reaffirmed these restrictions, describing Millar as a "disabled person needing care."
  • If convicted, Millar could face up to 15 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
  • The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Nashville Field Office, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Murfreesboro Police Department.

Statistics:

  • 2,000: The number of events held across the country on the "No Kings" day of protests.
  • 2023: The year in which the Chancery Court in Rutherford County issued a conservatorship order to restrict Millar's access to firearms.
  • 2024: The year in which a court order reaffirmed the restrictions on Millar's firearm ownership.
  • $250,000: The maximum fine Millar could face if convicted.
  • 15 years: The maximum prison sentence Millar could face if convicted.

Sources:

  • Department of Justice, "19-Year-Old Charged with Federal Firearm Offense for Brandishing Gun at Protest in Nashville, Tennessee"
  • CNN, "Teenager arrested in Nashville after allegedly brandishing gun during No Kings protest"