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It is believed to be the first conviction since the Tennessee General Assembly increased penalties to quash protests following George Floyd's death.
The four activists were arrested after briefly disrupting a county commission meeting in 2021. Tennessee lawmakers have criminalized peaceful protest.
The judge had previously dismissed portions of the lawsuit against the police officers involved in the shooting death of the 17-year-old.
Part of the lawsuit against the city is ongoing. It was filed by Thompson's mom, Chandra Robinson, and friend, Grayln Strong, who was with Thompson.
A judge will decide whether the case against the officers involved in the shooting death of Anthony Thompson Jr. are covered by qualified immunity.