Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
Court records show that U.S. District Judge Mark Norris recused himself from two additional criminal cases on June 26. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The federal judge who formerly presided over the criminal case of five former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 death of Tyré Nichols has recused himself from more cases involving lawyers on the Nichols case.
Court records show that U.S. District Judge Mark Norris recused himself from two additional criminal cases on June 26.
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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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