There are 40 article(s) tagged District Attorney General Steve Mulroy:

• May 2023

  • Opinion: Bail reform is a disaster, needs to be reversed

    “The DA and our county commissioners need to stand up for the law-abiding people of Memphis and do whatever it takes to reverse this disastrous bail-reform policy.”

    By Leigh Ann Roman May 16, 2023

• April 2023

  • Bridge shines ‘the light of truth’ in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

    “We’re seeing those bridge lights come on to honor the victims, to honor their families, to shine a light and attention on their needs, and also to shine the light of truth,” District Attorney Steve Mulroy said.

    By Julia Baker April 25, 2023

• January 2023

  • Animal lovers hopeful about proposed changes to city ordinances

    Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.

    By Alicia Davidson January 15, 2023

• October 2022

  • Pamela Moses sues Weirich, Mulroy and state

    Memphis activist Pamela Moses is suing the state of Tennessee, former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich and current Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy.

    By Alicia Davidson October 25, 2022

  • DA’s plans for criminal justice reform move forward

    Demetria Frank, Mike Carpenter, Lorna McClusky and Mike Working are heading up reform efforts on disproportionate minority contact, restorative justice, post-conviction justice and juvenile justice, respectively. 

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming October 24, 2022

  • DA hires veteran defense attorney to lead new conviction review unit

    Lorna McClusky has nearly three decades of experience practicing criminal law, including extensive work on capital cases. 

    By Julia Baker October 18, 2022

  • DA fires nine employees, announces six new hires

    District Attorney General Steve Mulroy campaigned on diversifying the office. Four of the six new hires are Black.

    By Julia Baker October 14, 2022

  • Mulroy announces four working groups to focus on criminal justice priorities

    The four groups will work with local and national leaders on the respective issues and provide recommendations to Mulroy. 

    By Julia Baker October 11, 2022

  • Mulroy, Sugarmon host work session to discuss solutions to juvenile crime

    The group discussed “best practices” including implementing blended sentencing, restorative justice programs and rehabilitative programs. 

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    By Julia Baker October 06, 2022

  • Mulroy, Sugarmon to host Youth Crime Working Session at Crosstown Concourse

    The session will include presentations and discussions with local and national organizations that work toward approaches to improving juvenile justice outcomes. 

    By Julia Baker October 05, 2022

  • DA’s office announces three new hires

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s office has announced three new hires, Gerald Skahan, Haden Lawyer and Nicole Harris who begin Monday, Oct. 17. 

    By Julia Baker October 03, 2022

• September 2022

  • A tally of terror: 6 shot, 3 dead in gunman’s daylong, cross-city rampage

    The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.

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    Shooting suspect captured in Whitehaven

    Shooting suspect seems to have charges stemming from 2020

    By Julia Baker September 29, 2022

  • Leaders discuss solutions to ‘bend the curve on violent crime’

    Community members joined state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon and District Attorney Steve Mulroy to discuss the toll that violent crime has taken on the city. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 24, 2022

  • Fletcher slaying appears to have been random, isolated incident, Mulroy says

    District Attorney General: “... in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might have seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger.”

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    Locals react to Fletcher case with sympathy, calls for justice

    Remains identified as Eliza Fletcher

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022

• August 2022

  • District Attorney-elect Steve Mulroy urges patience at swearing-in ceremony

    Mulroy, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich in the Aug. 4 general election.

    By Julia Baker August 31, 2022