Federal trial for cops charged in Nichols’ death to stay in Memphis
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris on Thursday, April 4, denied motions by defense counsel for the officers, of which several had been filed.
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State GovernmentCutting judicial seats will increase local caseload, critics say
The state’s push to remove two judgeships in Memphis faces resistance locally and from some Tennessee legislators who say Shelby County still needs the seats, particularly Division 9 of the Criminal Court.
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Public Safety Former judge pleads guilty in criminal case
Melissa Boyd’s plea deal comes just three days after she resigned from the bench, following months of turmoil.
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Public SafetyNuisance closures not meant to be permanent, DA’s office says
The problems that have led to business nuisance closures in recent years have ranged from drug crimes to homicides, yet the establishments usually don’t stay closed long. The DA’s office says the process is an effort to stop illegal activity, not lawful commerce.
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Shelby County Petitions being accepted for former criminal court judge’s seat
County elections administrator Linda Phillips said in a release that all petitioners should be aware of pending legislation that could remove Melissa Boyd’s former seat, making any petitions null and void.
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Public Safety Jury selection begins in first criminal case against Cleotha Abston
Abston’s attorney previously tried to have jurors from Davidson County used in the trial, arguing that excessive media coverage of the Eliza Fletcher case would taint a potential local jury pool.
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City of Memphis Appeals court hears arguments in ongoing rape-kit lawsuit against city
Oral arguments were heard Tuesday, April 9, in an appeal of a class-action lawsuit against the City of Memphis about its alleged lack of testing more than 12,000 sexual assault evidence kits, some dating back decades.
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Public Safety Juvenile court magistrate judge censured
A state board overseeing attorneys’ disciplinary proceedings has censured a Shelby County juvenile court magistrate judge for filing an ill-intentioned lawsuit.
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Public SafetyJa won in court. What does it mean?
Although a major win for the Memphis Grizzlies point guard, it is only temporary. The case will likely move on, either over self-defense or Tennessee’s “stand-your-ground” law.
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Ja Morant fairly raised issue of self defense, Shelby County judge rules
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Three MPD officers, two suspects shot during suspicious vehicle call
Three Memphis Police Department officers were shot early Friday in Whitehaven, according to MPD posts on the social media platform X.
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Public Safety MPD officer, suspect killed early Friday morning
A Memphis Police officer died Friday after being shot earlier that morning, MPD Interim Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said. An 18-year-old suspect, who had been recently arrested and released without bond, also died, Davis said.
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State GovernmentPublic-safety bills from Memphis legislators make progress in Nashville
A slate of bills targeted specifically at Memphis and sponsored by Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor have been progressing through the state Legislature. Gov. Bill Lee has signed two into law.
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Public SafetyJuvenile suspect in MPD officer killing took plea deal last year
The suspect pleaded “no contest” to three aggravated robberies on March 2, 2023, according to records obtained by The Daily Memphian.
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Shelby CountyFour candidates apply for former Judge Melissa Boyd’s seat
Even as the Tennessee Legislature inches closer to eliminating the seat, four candidates have applied to run for the Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judgeship formerly held by Melissa Boyd.
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Public Safety MPD officer killed by friendly fire, DA’s office says
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office also announced its intention to seek transfer of the sole surviving suspect from juvenile to adult court.
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Public SafetyState law gave commissioner legal discretion to release suspect in MPD shooting
Rep. John Gillespie said that the bill he drafted didn’t have enough “teeth” and is now considering revisions in light of the shooting that killed McKinney.
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Public SafetyBail hearing audio sheds new light on shooting suspect’s release
Despite a prior statement suggesting otherwise, a prosecutor with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office did not “strongly oppose” lowering the bond for a now-deceased suspect involved in a shootout last week with Memphis Police officers.
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Public Safety DA adds charges for teen suspect in MPD shooting
The charges were added in light of news from the office Wednesday that MPD Officer Joseph “Rusty” McKinney was likely killed by friendly fire.
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City of Memphis Rusty McKinney remembered for his selflessness and smile
Lt. Vonzell Bibbs, McKinney’s supervisor at MPD’s Raines precinct, left the crowd gathered Hope Church with a call to action: “Smile at somebody. In honor of him, smile at somebody. Because a smile could help someone through this grieving process.”
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Metro Kevin Ritz grilled during US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Senators in Washington, D.C., recently grilled Memphis’ top federal prosecutor about his past as he awaits confirmation to a federal judgeship.
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State GovernmentTennessee Legislature to remove two local judgeships
The bill to remove two Shelby County judgeships was faced with opposition after the removal of the Division 9 seat, formerly held by Melissa Boyd.
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Public Safety Three charged in connection to SCSO officer-involved shooting
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies fatally shot James Q. Hampton while attempting to serve a search warrant at 3119 Barron Ave. near Orange Mound on April 26, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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Shelby CountyJuvenile court building to be closed ‘indefinitely,’ Sugarmon says
Shelby County officials discovered asbestos, mold and lead at the Shelby County Juvenile Court building last week, according to Judge Tarik Sugarmon.
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Public Safety Memphis man sentenced to five years for possessing gun switches
U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee Thomas L. Parker sentenced Roosevelt Wilson, 43, for possessing the devices and receiving them from overseas.
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Public SafetyHere’s what could move into former Commercial Appeal building
Shelby County Juvenile Court is looking at several temporary spaces following an indefinite closure, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian Wednesday.
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