Conviction for man in murders of woman and infant son
A local man will serve two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murders of his infant child and the child’s mother.
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Public SafetyTrauma therapy ‘transformational work’ at 201 Poplar
Peer-guided healing circles inside the Shelby County Jail helps participating detainees work through trauma, become positive role models and learn to trust in the possibility of healing.
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Public Safety County establishes temporary Juvenile Court spaces
Locations in existing Shelby County government office buildings include the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, Shelby County Courthouse and the Shelby County Youth Justice & Education Center.
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Public Safety Two hospitalized after shooting near Whitehaven Kroger
Memphis Police Department said the shooting occurred among several vendors selling Mother’s Day gifts like purses, gift baskets and pillows in the parking lot on Shelby Drive near Elvis Presley Boulevard.
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Public Safety Former MPD officer federally indicted for 2021 killing
On Jan. 5, 2021, while Patric Ferguson while was on duty, he allegedly kidnapped and fatally shot Robert Howard in the head.
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City of Memphis Staff of gun violence intervention group furloughed through June 30
Director Delvin Lane told The Daily Memphian 901 Bloc Squad furloughs have been on and off since January and “went into ... full gear” three weeks ago.
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Public Safety MPD’s Davis updates council on Orange Mound shooting
Interim Chief C.J. Davis told the Memphis City Council public-safety committee that the department has arrested an undisclosed number of people who attended the block party.
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Public Safety Grand jury indicts Hebrew school shooting suspect
The man accused in a summer 2023 shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy has been indicted in the case.
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Public Safety Former Kroger security guard convicted of first-degree murder
Shelby County Criminal Court Division 8 Judge Chris Craft sentenced Livingston to life in prison after the verdict was read Friday, May 3.
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Jury begins deliberation in Kroger security guard’s murder trial
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Public SafetyJury begins deliberation in Kroger security guard’s murder trial
Jurors and family members watched intently as the state and the defense presented closing arguments on day five of the trial for Gregory Livingston.
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Public SafetyState, defense rest cases in Kroger security guard’s murder trial
The murder trial against former security guard Gregory Livingston entered its fourth day Thursday, May 2, during which the defendant declined to testify and the defense counsel and prosecution rested their cases.
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Public Safety Experts, witnesses take stand in Kroger security-guard murder trial
Throughout the day Wednesday, the prosecution and defense examined six witnesses and experts, including a medical examiner, witnesses and law-enforcement personnel.
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Public SafetyGlenn Funk, Steve Farese face off in security guard’s murder trial
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk, who is prosecuting the case, painted a picture during opening statements of an altercation that turned violent quickly and a killing that was premeditated and intentional. Defense attorney Steve Farese said his client was “innocent of all charges.”
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Public Safety Jury selected for Kroger security guard’s murder trial
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk is in Memphis for the week to prosecute the case. Defense attorneys Steve Farese and Leslie Ballin are representing Gregory Livingston.
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Shelby County Juvenile Court closed for ‘emergency maintenance’
Staff members are conducting all proceedings and administrative work virtually.
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Public SafetyWhat to know: Kroger security guard’s murder trial to start
The trial for former contract security guard Gregory Livingston — who is accused of fatally shooting Alvin Motley after an altercation at an East Memphis gas station — is scheduled to begin Monday, April 29. Here’s some background on the case.
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Public Safety Bail lowered for defendant in 2023 Hebrew school shooting
Joel Bowman, 33, now has a combined $200,000 bail for two separate cases: the shooting and an aggravated burglary that occurred the same day. Each case has a $100,000 bail set.
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Public SafetyTBI identifies man shot by sheriff’s deputies
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who was fatally shot by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies Friday, April 26, as James Q. Hampton, 30.
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Public Safety Blended sentencing bill heads to governor’s desk
Under the bill, juvenile court can keep the minor under its jurisdiction until the teen’s 19th birthday, after which the court is authorized to impose an additional sentence to be served on or before their 24th birthday if they violate conditions.
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Public Safety Community leaders lament Orange Mound block party shooting
Friends and family members have identified the two people who died after a mass shooting at an Orange Mound block party.
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Public Safety Man accused in killing Whitehaven pastor turns down plea deal
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 22, is scheduled to go to trial Sept. 30 after he turned down a plea deal with a lesser charge in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 1 Judge Paula Skahan’s courtroom Monday.
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Shelby CountySugarmon questions Bonner’s timeline for juvenile facility transfer
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon anticipates the transition process will not be completed this year due to the “intricate nature of the transition process,” according to an emailed statement.
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Public Safety Overall crime rate down in Memphis for first quarter
Crime in Memphis trended down across key categories during the first quarter of this year, according to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission shared Tuesday, April 16.
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City of Memphis Bonner: Sheriff’s Office will hand youth detention facility to Juvenile Court
Bonner informed the County Commission of the change via an emailed letter Tuesday, April 16.
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State Government Defendant’s ability to pay won’t be considered in setting bail
The Tennessee House passed a bill Tuesday, April 16, that removes a magistrate’s financial consideration from the initial bail-setting process.
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