DA’s office to implement diversion program for felons charged with weapons offenses
I think it will help with the racial disparities we saw in that particular offense, which was really off the charts,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
As part of its efforts to address racial disparities in the local criminal justice system, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is implementing a diversion program for felons charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
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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.
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