Fifteen more cases of excessive force at 201 Poplar, records reveal
The new instances uncovered in public records bring to 46 the number of substantiated instances of excessive force involving officers at 201 Poplar.
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October 2023
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Man charged in fatal stabbing of jail inmate
A man has been charged in the fatal stabbing of inmate behind a courtroom at 201 Poplar Thursday morning.
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Excessive force: 30+ incidents in three years at 201 Poplar, records show
The 31 incidents occurred between June 2018 and September 2021, and they involved at least 27 correctional officers.
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September 2023
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‘Who are these judicial commissioners’ reviewing arrests and setting bail?
The work of judicial commissioners has come under public scrutiny after a new Standing Bail Order took effect earlier this year, but “we feel we have a good bench of people with criminal law experience,” said Shelby County Lead Judicial Commissioner John Marshall.
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County looks to re-sign with Wellpath as jail health care provider
After 41 deaths at 201 Poplar, since the start of 2019, Shelby County government is in the process of renewing its contract with Wellpath, the largest health care provider for jails and prisons in the country.
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June 2023
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40 deaths in 5 years: Drugs, suicide lead fatalities at 201 Poplar
Shelby County’s 201 Poplar is a jail, not a prison. It’s meant for short-term stays and pretrial detention, but there are some detainees who never get out.
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March 2023
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Nashville DA releases video footage of Gershun Freeman’s death
The Shelby County District Attorney General’s office recused itself from the Gershun Freeman investigation, and on Feb. 17, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk’s Office took over.
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November 2022
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Inmate seriously injured in altercation with cellmate
Preliminary information indicates a detainee at Shelby County Jail is in critical condition after an altercation with his cellmate.
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Sheriff’s department identifies inmate who died at 201 Poplar
It is still unknown how the 24-year-old inmate died.
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Sheriff’s office confirms death at 201 Poplar
Due to an ongoing investigation, the name of the inmate and the exact circumstances of the death are unknown, a spokesperson said.
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October 2022
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500 days in jail: Lawyers, judges, case volume, bail all part of keeping defendants at 201
The county’s 500-Day Committee began work six years ago to try and move people out of the jail more quickly. But one of the biggest reasons may come down to making bail.
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500 days in jail: Shelby County routinely keeps people locked up, without trial, for more than a year
Despite the U.S. Constitution’s sixth amendment guaranteeing a right to a speedy trial, Shelby County’s legal system can leave defendants in limbo for years. And it comes at a cost of millions and millions of dollars.
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TBI investigating death at 201 Poplar
The cause of death remains unknown until results from the autopsy report come back.
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April 2022
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Male supervisors sexually harassed jail employees, suit alleges
“I believe it was happening long before this, it’s still happening and it appears it is going to happen into the future because nobody appears to be willing to take responsibility,” said attorney Sue Palmer, speaking of the alleged harassment.
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March 2022
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Billy Ray Turner found guilty for murder of Lorenzen Wright
Turner was charged with first-degree murder for the 2010 shooting of Wright, a former Memphis Grizzlies player.
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September 2021
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County’s legal bills more than $341,000 as reported COVID conditions strain 201 Poplar
The county is paying an average of $34,000 per month to a Jackson, Tennessee, law firm to represent Sheriff Floyd Bonner in a federal lawsuit.
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February 2021
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MLGW hopes for end to boil order within days
No firm timeline has been set for ending the “boil water” notice affecting Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division customers, MLGW officials said Monday, Feb. 22.
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MLGW: No residential water cutoffs planned
But a cutoff to large industrial water customers is a possibility if water pressure problems persist, MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young said Friday. Related article: Street clearing effort moves beyond major thoroughfares
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August 2020
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Judge denies release of medically vulnerable detainees
U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl Lipman denies temporary restraining order seeking release of medically vulnerable and disabled detainees from the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar.
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June 2020
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Memphis attorneys march against racism in legal system, community
Attorneys in Memphis march against racism in the community and legal system during a "unity march."
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Mayor extends Phase 2; health official says city’s not ready for Phase 3
Shelby County Health Department reported 190 new cases, the largest increase since April 24. “As things are now, based on the trends that we see now ... I do not think we can move into Phase 3 right now,” health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph said.
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May 2020
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Testing surges will occur at 201 Poplar, Penal Farm
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the county will continue to expand efforts to make prisons and jails safe.
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April 2020
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More than 70% of inmates, jailers tested at 201 Poplar are positive for COVID-19
More than 70% of 266 pretrial detainees and jail employees tested for COVID-19 at 201 Poplar late last week were positive, according to numbers provided by Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Alisa Haushalter Wednesday, April 29.
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Five inmates test positive for COVID at Shelby County jail as Bonner takes safety precautions
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said five inmates at 201 Poplar and 31 of his employees have tested positive for COVID-19. He said everyone who comes into the facilities has to wear a mask.
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August 2019
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Latoshia Daniels arraignment reset due to financial trouble
Latoshia Daniels appeared in court for arraignment Wednesday on a homicide charge, but the arraignment was postponed due to financial issues. Daniels is accused of killing Brodes Perry, a pastor at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
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