Photos by Amy Smotherman Burgess

  • Defense attorney Tom Dillard presents closing arguments during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Gary Christian arrives in court during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County Assistant Attorney General Takisha Fitzgerald talks with the victims families before presenting closing arguments during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Hugh and Mary Newsom, parents of victim Chris Newsom, listens to the closing arguments during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Defense attorney Stephen Jonson presents closing arguments during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Kara Soward and the victims parents, Deena and Gary Christian, listen to closing statements, during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Senior Judge Walter Kurtz listens to defense attorney Stephen Jonson during the fourth day of retrial of defendant George Thomas before in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Senior Judge Walter Kurtz listens as defendant George Thomas waives his right to testify during the fourth day of his retrial in division I court, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Jordan McRae chases a loose ball with Memphis' Adonis Thomas during a game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Friday, Jan. 4, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Gary Christian, father of victim Channon Christian, listens to testimony during the retrial of defendant George Thomas before Senior Judge Walter Kurtz in division I court, Monday, May 13, 2013. Thomas is accused of killing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Jan. of 2007, and is being retried in the wake of former Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner's misconduct. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL Tennessee Lady Vol basketball player Cierra Burdick, right, and her mother, Lisa, strike a mother-daughter pose in the Lady Vols locker room at Thompson-Boling Arena that also reflects the camaraderie of their relationship.$RETURN$$RETURN$
  • Attorney Greg Isaacs, left, listens with his client, Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby in general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby waits for a ruling in general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby testifies in the general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby at a hearing in general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby, left, enters the general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby testifies in the general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Knox County commissioner Jeff Ownby, center, hugs supporters as he leaves general sessions courtroom of Blount County Judge Bill Brewer with supporters, Friday, May 10, 2013. Ownby pleaded no contest on his public indecency charge stemming from an incident in May of 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Denver Broncos and former University of Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning addresses members of the media after speaking at the Tennessee Coaching Clinic at Thompson-Boling Arena on Friday, April 12, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Tyler Klarner and Bearden's Jake Goodman during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Bearden's Nick Matthew blocks a shot by Farragut's Dami Omitaomu during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Dami Omitaomu and Bearden's Hayden Wells during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Fletcher Ekern collides with Bearden's Hayden Wells during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Fletcher Ekern and Bearden's Gabe Alvarez during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's John Totten and Bearden's Gabe Alvarez during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Nathan Koepfer gets to the ball above Bearden's Omer Ucak during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's John Totten and Bearden's Chase Horne during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Fletcher Ekern and Bearden's Jameson Elmore during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Bearden goalie Rhys Fielder, left, reacts at the end of regulation with no score for either team during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament against Farragut at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Farragut's Dami Omitaomu and James Tourville react after a missed goal against Bearden during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Bearden goalie Rhys Fielder, second from right, blocks a shot on goal by Farragut during the semifinal of the district 4-AAA tournament at Farragut High School, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • defensive lineman Marlon Walls poses with ten year-old Jacob Brigman of Chattanooga as Brian Brigman takes a photo prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Zoe Thompson, center, of Chattanooga greets linebacker Brent Brewer while getting an autograph with Aaron Thompson prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Linebackers Brent Brewer, left, and Channing Fugate sign a football for a fan prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Eight year-old Jayden Ward of Rogersville waits in line for autographs prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Ten year-old Dylan Thomson of Damascus, VA poses for a photo with quarterback Justin Worley prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Running backs Rajion Neal, Alden Hill and Deanthonie Summerhill sign autographs prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • UT head football coach Butch Jones autographs a football for a fan prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Kyle Price, 12, of Rogersville is the first one in line to receive an autograph from UT head football coach Butch Jones prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Jaden Payne, left, and Riley Taylor of Pensacola, FL wait in line for an autograph from head UT football coach Butch Jones prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • DeWayne McElroy of Waynesville, NC takes a photo of his eight year-old son Kelsey on the power T prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Danny Hutchins of Kingsport get an autograph from UT head football coach Butch Jones prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Five year-old Nate West of Pound, VA throws the ball around prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Fans line up to wait for an autograph from UT head football coach Butch Jones prior to the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Photos by AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL Members of the Tennessee defense celebrate while the band plays “Rocky Top” at the conclusion of the Orange and White Game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday.
  • Former Volunteer Eric Berry, left, talks with UT head coach Butch Jones on the field during the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • University of Tennessee wide receiver Cody Blanc runs the ball in for a touchdown during the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Former Volunteer Jason Allen before the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Former Volunteers Justin Hunter and Dallas Thomas on the sidelines before the Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)

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