Though dismissed last month, rape lawsuit against City of Memphis could be revived
Attorney Gary K. Smith filed a motion to alter the March judgment dismissing the suit against the city by his client, Alicia Franklin. Franklin talks to reporters Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (Ben Wheeler/The Daily Memphian file)
New evidence should be considered in a dismissed lawsuit with ties to the death of Eliza Fletcher, according to recent court filings.
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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.
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