DA’s office to implement diversion program for felons charged with weapons offenses
I think it will help with the racial disparities we saw in that particular offense, which was really off the charts,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
As part of its efforts to address racial disparities in the local criminal justice system, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is implementing a diversion program for felons charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
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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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