There are 3 article(s) tagged Deion Byrd:

• January 2024

  • Lawsuit cites ‘derelict leadership’ in stabbing death of inmate

    A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the parents of Deion Byrd, a Shelby County Jail inmate who was assaulted while awaiting a court appearance at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.

    By Ben Wheeler January 26, 2024

• November 2023

  • Family of slain inmate wants DOJ involvement at 201 Poplar

    Deion Byrd was stabbed Oct. 26 in a holding cell awaiting a court appearance at the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, more commonly known as 201 Poplar.

    By Ben Wheeler November 03, 2023

  • Family of inmate fatally stabbed in court retains Ben Crump

    Deion Byrd’s family is the fifth in the Memphis-Shelby County area who have lost loved ones during interactions with law enforcement to hire Ben Crump for representation.

    By Ben Wheeler November 02, 2023