There are 3 article(s) tagged Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson:

• August 2024

  • Judge says Just City bail suit will impact local taxpayers

    The local judge also told reporters Friday, Aug. 2, that local bail reform efforts have been working.

    By Aarron Fleming August 03, 2024

• November 2023

  • Local judge releases Thanksgiving murder suspect without bond

    Judge Bill Anderson ordered Edion White to be released on his recognizance on Nov. 27, four days after being arrested after the death of a local teen.

    By Aarron Fleming November 28, 2023

• January 2023

  • ‘Revolving door': Why are some defendants in — and right back out — of jail?

    “The challenge we have is that the city government does not control the courts,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. “We don’t control the state laws. We don’t control, we can’t control, gun regulations and gun access.”

    By Julia Baker January 20, 2023