Constitutional challenges in Ja Morant lawsuit can go forward, judge says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 12, 2023 5:47 PM CT | Published: July 12, 2023 10:52 AM CT

Judge Carol Chumney ruled Wednesday that Ja Morant can claim self-defense in a 2022 fight, creating a question about the constitutionality of the state’s so-called “stand your ground” law. 

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron 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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