Where are cases going in Shelby County? Wherever it is, they’re not getting there fast.
Brittney Jackson (middle) speaks with her lawyer Kenneth Brashier (right) on Sept. 7, 2023, following a hearing. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
The most recent data shows that, in fiscal year 2022, 55.2% of criminal cases in Shelby County were either dismissed or the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue charges.
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Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Jaylon Hobson Brittney Jackson Sequoia Samuels Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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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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