DOJ ‘left no stone unturned’ in MPD investigation
The city’s refusal to enter a consent decree to reform the Memphis Police Department could lead to a lawsuit to put such an agreement in place, a top U.S. Department of Justice official said Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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‘As mayor, I am accountable:’ Young responds to DOJ report
“It’s my job as mayor to fight for the best interests of our entire community,” Mayor Paul Young said, citing that as a reason for the city not consenting to an agreement with the Justice Department.
City releases letters from MPD’s Davis, Mayor Young
On Thursday morning, Dec. 5, the City of Memphis released letters from Mayor Paul Young and interim Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis.
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