Consent decree hearing ends with ruling to come later
Memphis Police officers face off against protesters during a June 1 rally over the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd. Monday, June 22, was the final day of a hearing on whether to modify a consent decree governing Memphis police surveillance activities. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The consent decree modification trial ended after four days. Judge will enter his decision on the modification request from the city at a later date.
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1978 consent decree city of Memphis Jon McCalla Memphis Police DepartmentYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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