There are 15 article(s) tagged criminal justice:
An analysis of the personnel records of the five officers included mainly procedural violations, car accidents and accidental damage of department equipment for four of the officers.
Frayser Community Schools officials are hoping a new initiative will create a better atmosphere leading to higher academic performances this year when students fully resume in-person learning.
Tennessee jails people at a higher rate than average, but hasn’t seen results in reducing crime or recidivism. Republicans have responded with reforms they argue will lead states to save money and keep people out of jail who don’t need to be there.
Derek Chauvin’s conviction should continue the reckoning on race that started after Floyd’s murder shocked the world 11 months ago. A reckoning we have longed for since the night Thomas Moss and his companions were taken out and lynched in Memphis.
The jury reached its verdict on the George Floyd case Tuesday after deliberating about 10 hours over two days in a city on edge against another outbreak of unrest. Local activists react with tears of joy to guilty verdict in Minneapolis trialRelated story:
Local activists shed tears of joy after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd. Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin found guilty on all chargesRelated story:
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.
A panel discussion and viewing of the film "Brian Banks" gave young people a lesson in how the criminal justice system works and how they interact with it.
Latoshia Daniels reported to Shelby County Criminal Justice Center Thursday. She reported for assaulting and fleeing from officers after allegedly killing Brodes Perry, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church executive pastor.
Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Tami Sawyer proposed the resolution because they believe criminalizing low-level marijuana offenses has significantly contributed the county’s jail population of more than 2,300.
Mayor Lee Harris' $1.3 billion budget proposal includes funding for a new tech startup fund, raises for county employees and one of the county's largest investments in prekindergarten.
Phyllis Aluko is the first woman to lead the Shelby County Public Defender's Office in its 102-year history. She was sworn in Tuesday.
Over the past few months, Memphis and Shelby County Office of Re-Entry executive director Harold Collins has restructured the organization with the vision of those released from incarceration having a better chance at obtaining a living wage job.
County Mayor Lee Harris gave his first State of the County address Friday, calling for a new direction in the economic development discussion.
Just City's Court Watch wants to have 100 volunteers trained by the end of year to observe court proceedings, from arraignments to trials, at 201 Poplar.
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