There are 30 article(s) tagged District Attorney General Steve Mulroy:

• November 2024

  • DA to appeal suspect-release decisions by local judge

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the decision to appeal two decisions by a lower court judge to release multiple-shooting suspects without bond in recent weeks.

    By Aarron Fleming November 20, 2024

• August 2024

  • DA touts Special Victims Unit’s work

    The unit has taken 18 cases to trial this year, resulting in 15 guilty verdicts. It’s seen an additional 12 guilty pleas from defendants. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 21, 2024

  • Opinion: New bail law prioritizes safety of the community

    State Sen. Brent Taylor’s new bail law is already enhancing community safety by imposing higher bail and keeping habitual criminals off our streets.

    By Jack Johnson August 17, 2024

• June 2024

  • Taylor threatens Shelby County DA, judge ouster as Mulroy drops diversion program

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy is dropping the diversion program that raised State Sen. Brent Taylor’s ire, but the Eads Republican is still pushing for Mulroy’s ouster.

    By Aarron Fleming June 17, 2024

• March 2024

  • Mulroy: Memphis needs local crime lab, 24-hour ballistics testing

    “This 24-hour ballistics lab can also provide us with expanded ability to retrieve serial numbers that have been obliterated from guns, which is also something that is important,” Mulroy said.

    By Ben Wheeler March 20, 2024

• January 2024

  • Deadly surge: More than 40% of homicide cases remain unsolved

    The family of Yusef Shabazz — one of the 586 unsolved criminal homicides in Memphis — has waited months for answers. Many families are still waiting after years, as data shows close to half of cases 2016-2021 are currently unsolved.

    By Ben Wheeler January 11, 2024

  • ‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crime

    “We hear our citizens loud and clear,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young. “They want to see action. They want to see us strategizing and figuring out how we’re going to reduce the chaos, the hurt and the pain that we see in our community.”

    By Samuel Hardiman January 04, 2024

• December 2023

  • Deadly surge: Relaxed gun laws and the link to homicide rates

    While ascribing the gloomy climb to any one cause would be simplistic, one factor jumps out: relaxed gun laws.

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    By Ben Wheeler, Ian Round December 15, 2023

• November 2023

  • Loved ones lost to violence honored at Season of Remembrance event

    Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said despite the overwhelming grief of losing loved ones to violence, remembering them can bring about a sense of resolve and hope.

    By Julia Baker November 27, 2023

  • Property closures aim to reduce crime and relieve neighbors

    “It’s always been a nuisance,” Nita McComb said of the EZ Express convenience store near her Frayser home. “It’s just an eyesore because of people loitering. A lot of people loitering.”

    By Julia Baker, Ben Wheeler November 01, 2023

• September 2023

  • Timeline of the Gershun Freeman case

    Here’s a look at major events surrounding the death of Gershun Freeman, from Oct. 25, 2022, to the present.

    By Ben Wheeler September 25, 2023

  • DA’s office promotes a veteran prosecutor to new first deputy role

    The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has promoted Chris Lareau to new first deputy. Steve Mulroy also discussed his first year in office.

    By Julia Baker September 05, 2023

• July 2023

  • Sanford: Despite personal opposition, Mulroy makes right call on death penalty cases

    “There is a legitimate public policy debate to be had over the appropriateness of the death penalty. It seems clear that since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in the U.S. in 1976, it has not been a deterrent to murder. And opposition to it transcends political party lines.”

    By Otis Sanford July 13, 2023

• June 2023

  • Changing teams: Public defenders drawn to prosecution

    Experts say it’s common for attorneys to start in the public defender’s office and venture into other, potentially higher-paying jobs, like the district attorney’s office. It is also common for public defenders to make the move when a progressive district attorney, such as Steve Mulroy, is elected. 

    By Julia Baker June 13, 2023

• May 2023

  • Letter to the Editor: Bail reform will work only if the process is transparent

    “Everyone wants the same thing — a just process for the accused and a safe city. But the truth is the public does not know if judges are being too lenient or even who they are. We need a centralized source of data where everyone can access the same information.”

    By Letters to the Editor May 21, 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