DCS tried to take 4-year-old away, mom’s bail set at $500K
Brittney Jackson speaks to attorney Kenneth Brashier after a court appearance June 20, 2023. She is charged with aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and making a false offense report. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Brittney Jackson has been charged with aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and making a false offense report in the death of Sequoia Samuels.
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Sequoia Samuels Brittney Jackson Jaylon Hobson Tennessee Department of Children’s ServicesSamuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics. A native Rhode Islander who lives in Midtown, he enjoys tennis, golf and reading.
Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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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