Tennessee Mom Charged with Murder-for-Hire and Defrauding Nonprofit

Allegations of Murder-for-Hire Plot

• 🎯 Angelina Solomon is accused of attempting to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband, former news anchor Aaron Solomon.
• recordings allegedly captured detailed discussions about the murder plot, including payment and logistics.
• 💰 Prosecutors suggest the motive for the alleged murder-for-hire was to gain access to a trust fund for their daughter, Gracie.
• ⚠️ Solomon also allegedly expressed a desire for the killing to be slow, stating Aaron should be "under the ground."

Ex-Husband's Response and Past Allegations

• 🗣️ Aaron Solomon has publicly denied all accusations of abuse made by his ex-wife, including those of sexual abuse and the death of their son, Grant.
• 💔 Grant, their 18-year-old son, died in a tragic accident in 2020, which Aaron Solomon reported via a 911 call.
• 📺 Angie and Gracie Solomon have made public accusations of murder and sexual abuse against Aaron on podcasts and national television.
• ⚖️ Aaron Solomon's slander lawsuit against Angie was dismissed, with the judge noting her abuse allegations lacked substantiation in divorce court.

Separate Indictment for Nonprofit Fraud

• 📌 Angelina Solomon has been indicted on separate charges of defrauding a faith-based nonprofit called Grace Works.
• 💸 The indictment alleges that Solomon stole less than $1,000 from the nonprofit between March 7th and March 11th of this year.
• 🤝 Melanie Hicks, a friend who testified for Solomon during her bond hearing, is also facing the same fraud charges.
• 📜 The fraud indictment specifies that the pair allegedly altered a document to appear to have value it did not possess.

Court Proceedings and Current Status

• 🚗 Solomon was arrested after meeting with an undercover officer posing as a hitman in a mall parking lot.
• 🏠 Her bond was lowered from $500,000 to $250,000, and she was subsequently placed on house arrest.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Daughter Gracie has reportedly stood by her mother's side throughout the court appearances.
• 🗓️ Angelina Solomon's next court appearance for the murder-for-hire charges is scheduled for January 13th, 2026.