DOJ announces pattern and practice investigation into MPD
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division announced that the Department of Justice is opening an investigation into the City of Memphis and Memphis Police Department on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Memphis. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division said that the investigation is not tied to one specific incident or unit of MPD.
Ben Wheeler
Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.
Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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