Bail lowered for security guard charged in 2021 Kroger shooting
Gregory Livingston had his bail lowered to $750,000 by Criminal Court Division 8 Judge Chris Craft.
Aarron Fleming
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Public Safety Trial for former Kroger security guard accused in killing pushed again
The trial for a former Kroger security guard accused of killing an unarmed Black man in 2021 has been reset for the second time.
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Public Safety ‘Excessive tardiness’ and ‘mean-spiritedness’ among complaints against judges
Although some judges were commended for their courtroom etiquette, a local nonprofit says some judges in Shelby County struggle with sensitivity and when to appoint public defenders for indigent defendants.
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State Government OUTMemphis, other groups seek to overturn aggravated prostitution law
Several groups, including the local nonprofit, filed a federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s aggravated prostitution statute, alleging the law is unconstitutional and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Public Safety Prosecutors push court to block use of allegations about Tyre Nichols
Federal prosecutors want to block the use of references to Tyre Nichols’ alleged “bad” character and conduct by defense counsel for the officers accused of beating him to death in pretrial motions and during trial.
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Public SafetyExclusive: Reprimanded judge talks why she’s been away from the bench
Shelby County Criminal Court 9 Judge Melissa Boyd said she reached an agreement with the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct to temporarily step down after complaints and an order of protection were filed against her.
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Public Safety Lawyers argue if state’s ‘stand your ground’ law applies in Morant civil suit
Morant has claimed immunity from the civil lawsuit under the state’s “stand your ground” law, saying he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 fight. But does the law apply in this case?
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Public Safety Cleotha Henderson’s lawyer seeks Nashville jurors for upcoming trial
Citing extensive media coverage, the lawyer for the man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher would like to use jurors from outside of Shelby County for the upcoming trials.
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State GovernmentTennessee looks to increase appointed attorney pay after more than 25 years
“Court proceedings can’t happen without court-appointed attorneys, but attorneys can’t afford to take cases at the current rates. The criminal justice and juvenile court systems are running out of options,” said Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby.
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Public Safety Attorneys for former MPD officers allege Nichols had mushrooms, stolen credit cards
Attorneys for the U.S. government have argued the defense is looking to tarnish Tyre Nichols’ character during the May 2024 trial, while attorneys for the defense say Nichols’ state of mind that night is key.
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ElectionsMayoral candidates react to defeat
The Daily Memphian caught up with the major candidates who found themselves behind Paul Young when all the votes were counted. Floyd Bonner Jr. and Willie Herenton, who finished second and third, respectively, weigh in on whether they’ll make another run at elected office.
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ElectionsDistrict 2 City Council seat headed for a runoff
The race for the District 2 Memphis City Council seat will advance to a runoff after no single candidate emerged with a majority of the vote.
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Public Safety Man charged in Margolin Academy shooting indicted for aggravated burglary
The man accused in the Margolin Hebrew Academy shooting has a new attorney and has been indicted on an aggravated burglary charge.
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Public Safety Alleged FedExForum shooter arraigned in criminal court
The Sept. 7 shooting at a Lil Baby concert resulted in critical injuries to one man, who was later upgraded to noncritical.
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September 2023
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Public Safety Texas man indicted for allegedly defrauding FedEx of more than $400K
Robert Clark, 58, of Travis County, Texas, is charged with nine counts of mail fraud. Clark’s indictment alleges that he began the scheme around December 2019.
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Sports Judge to terminate Michael Oher’s conservatorship
A local judge said Friday, Sept. 29, she will end the conservatorship over Michael Oher, the retired NFL football player whose life story rose to prominence through the 2009 film “The Blind Side.”
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South MemphisWhitehaven schools went on lockdown after off-campus shooting
Whitehaven Elementary and Whitehaven High schools went on a precautionary lockdown as police investigated an off-campus shooting Wednesday afternoon.
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Public Safety Five former officers won’t be part of Nichols civil suit until after criminal cases
The five are defendants in both the criminal and civil cases.
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Public SafetyNine indicted in jail death of Gershun Freeman
Gershun Freeman was involved in a fatal encounter with corrections officers in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave. on Oct. 5, 2022.
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Bonner claims Freeman video release was illegal and politically motivated
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City of Memphis Construction on Downtown Brooks can continue for now, but future uncertain
Construction on the new downtown location of the Brooks museum can move forward for now but the future of the project remains uncertain.
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Public Safety Local nonprofit receives grant for ex-offenders reentry program
Lifeline to Success, the nonprofit, will put the funds toward its new rehabilitation center, Welch Home for Success, and a 12-month demonstration program.
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Public Safety Re-arrests down after new standing bail order, report shows
The report was in response to two resolutions passed by county commissioners, both of which asked for data centered around the bail order.
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Public Safety Fifth officer accused in Nichols’ death pleads not guilty to federal charges
Emmitt Martin III made his first court federal court appearance Thursday, Sept. 14, and was arraigned before Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff.
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Public Safety Judge gives timeline for Cleotha Henderson trials
Judge Lee Coffee urged Eliza Fletcher’s family to remain patient as they await a trial that will occur after Henderson is tried for allegedly raping Alicia Franklin in 2021.
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Public Safety Four officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols plead not guilty to federal charges
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith made their initial appearances in federal court Wednesday before Magistrate Judge Charmiane Claxton and were arraigned on the charges.
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