Ring Video Admitted in Murder Trial | Chattanooga News

A judge has greenlit the use of a Ring doorbell video in the murder trial of former Chattanooga police officer Lawrence Goodine, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Kara Akins in 2023. Despite defense objections over privacy and evidence integrity, prosecutors won the battle to include the footage — owned by Amazon — arguing private companies aren’t obligated to hand over data. The case, plagued by delays, now heads to trial on August 17th, with Goodine facing first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and tampering charges. Key courtroom battles centered on a no-contact order stemming from domestic violence allegations and the admissibility of crime scene evidence — including the autopsy revealing Akins was strangled, not overdosed. The defense pushed to separate charges and challenge the scene’s integrity, but those motions were rejected. As the trial nears, Akins’ family, honoring her legacy as a kind and community-minded woman, watches with bittersweet hope for justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d742f371bdc0668