A group of parents from Nashville, Tenn., filed a motion Wednesday to shield The Covenant School shooter\u2019s writings from being released to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The filing, which was shared by a local news outlet, said that \u201cno one was more traumatized, or has suffered more\u201d than the families of the victims and survivors of The Covenant School shooting earlier this year that left three children and three adult staff members dead. The parents are requesting that the shooter\u2019s writings not be released to the public, just days after 66 Tennessee GOP lawmakers asked for the writings to become public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Parents see no good that can come from the release and wish to contend that the writings \u2014 which they believe are the dangerous and harmful writings of a mentally-damaged person \u2014 should not be released at all,\u201d the filing reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said after the shooting that they recovered a map of the school along with writings that suggested the suspect, Audrey Hale, was planning the attack for months. The Associated Press reported that state House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison wrote a letter to Nashville Police Chief John Drake calling for the release of the records because it was \u201ccritical to understanding the shooter\u2019s behavior and motives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the release was necessary to come before the legislature starts a special session where it is expected to consider a proposal to remove guns from those who may be a danger to themselves or others, the AP reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The filing also noted that the parents are \u201cdeeply concerned\u201d about the effects that the release of the writings will have on their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c[T]he Parents are deeply concerned about any release of any of the writings while their children are still trying to finish the school year,\u201d the filing states. \u201cThe Parents worry that such release will simply cause their children more pain and trauma.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n