Weirich: No charges against MPD Detective Eric Kelly
But new DA unit will look at past and pending cases
Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich announces on Jan. 9, 2019, a new unit for her office that is charged with investigating cases involving officers whose conduct have violated police policy. The unit will be led by Paul Goodman (left). The work begins with cases handled by retired police lieutenant Eric Kelly, who admitted to a sexual relationship with a woman who was part of a homicide investigation. (Linda A. Moore/Daily Memphian)
Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich says her office has found no violations that would merit charges against Memphis Police Lt. Eric Kelly, but the case has prompted creation of a unit to investigate such cases.
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Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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