Jury selection begins in first criminal case against Cleotha Abston

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 09, 2024 5:58 AM CT | Published: April 08, 2024 4:01 PM CT

Abston’s attorney previously tried to have jurors from Davidson County used in the trial, arguing that excessive media coverage of the Eliza Fletcher case would taint a potential local jury pool.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.

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