Representative Justin Jones files police report for simple assault against Knoxville Rep Justin Lafferty

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) filed a police report against Rep. Justin Lafferty (R-Knoxville), alleging simple assault, according to Metro Nashville Police. On Monday night, Jones posted a video on Twitter from the Tennessee House floor. The video shows Jones walking up to Lafferty and filming him, as protestors shouted from the House gallery. Jones said the video shows Lafferty pushing him and taking his phone. Kris Mumford, Public Information Officer for Metro Nashville PD said Jones alleged he was assaulted on the House Floor on Monday, April 3, around 7:30 p.m. CT. Mumford said Jones filed the…