Forum addresses issues for youth in an ‘adversarial’ justice system
Local leaders who gathered Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Pink Palace included (from left) William Robilio, Shelby County public defender’s office; Erica Evans, Shelby County Juvenile Court chief judicial officer; Erika Sugarmon, Shelby County commissioner; Tarik Sugarmon, Shelby County Juvenile Court judge; and Marcy Ingram, Shelby County Commission attorney. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
The town hall addressed two issues before the Shelby County Commission. One would help in expunging juvenile records. while the other would require recording and legal representation for youth during questioning by law enforcement.
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Erika Sugarmon Pink Palace Shelby County Commission Shelby County Juvenile Court Tarik SugarmonAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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