Joseph Williams
Coverage of Joseph Williams in the Nexus archive.
- Homeless man becomes first Metro Nashville Police arrest under state’s felony anti-camping law
A homeless man in Nashville became the first person arrested under Tennessee’s felony anti-camping law after officers responded to a 911 call at South Inglewood Park. Joseph Williams was charged with felony camping, evading arrest, and had an outstanding warrant, but later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and remains without permanent housing.
- Homeless man’s arrest under Tennessee’s felony camping law sparks debate
Joseph Williams, a homeless man, was arrested under Tennessee's felony camping law and spent nine days in jail. He has since returned to South Inglewood Park, where he was previously living. The incident has sparked debate over the law.
- LAUSD's next budget: Will there be any way to stem pain to important programs?
The Los Angeles Unified School District faces a $1.3 billion deficit in 2027-28 and a $3.6 billion deficit in 2028-29, prompting consideration of cuts to equity programs like the Student Equity Needs Index and Black Student Achievement Plan, which could lead to thousands of layoffs. Community advocates argue these cuts contradict the district's commitment to equity, while district leaders claim fiscal stabilization is necessary to avoid depleting reserves.