Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 08, 2026 10:22 AM CT | Published: August 08, 2026 10:22 AM CT

Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.

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Wallis Rogin

Wallis Rogin

Wallis Rogin was born and raised in Memphis and is headed into her second year at Northwestern University studying journalism, history and data science. As a reporter and editor at The Daily Northwestern, Wallis covers city news, local politics and produces the paper's podcasts.

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