Former county re-entry head, wife could face federal charges
DeAndre Brown (left) and Vinessa Brown are charged with multiple felony financial crimes, alleging they misused Lifeline to Success grant funds for personal expenses like Memphis Grizzlies tickets and travel. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The former head of Shelby County’s re-entry program for previously incarcerated people and his wife could now face federal charges in addition to their state charges for allegedly misusing grant funds.
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DeAndre Brown Vinessa Brown Lifeline to SuccessAarron 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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