Trial delayed for suspects in slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber leader Phil Trenary
The funeral procession for Phil Trenary heads east down Poplar Avenue after visitation at Christ United Methodist Church in 2018. (The Daily Memphian files)
The delay is due to a potential conflict of interest in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Lorna McClusky, the defense attorney for McKinney Wright, is now employed by the DA’s office.
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McKinney Wright Phil Trenary Lorna McClusky Shelby County District Attorney’s OfficeJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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