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    Suspect dead after shoot-out with Sheriff’s deputies

    At about 7:30 a.m., deputies attempted to stop a suspect wanted by the Germantown Police Department in connection with an attempted murder, according to a statement issued by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

    By Ben Wheeler, Julia Baker December 26, 2023
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    Amid rebuke, public defender recused from another murder case

    The office’s Major Cases Team has slowly dwindled. Over the last few months, four of its attorneys have resigned, one of whom was replaced with an existing employee.

    By Julia Baker December 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspended judge pleads not guilty in criminal court

    Suspended Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd’s attorneys say the allegations against her are an “intentional political move.” 

    By Julia Baker December 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    State senator plans slate of criminal justice bills

    When the Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes in January, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor plans to propose measures that would change bail laws, require law enforcement to report illegal immigrants and take some authority away from local jurisdictions. 

    By Julia Baker December 20, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Decision in Ja Morant hearing pushed to next year

    Depending on the ruling, the focus could shift to plaintiff Joshua Holloway’s team to show Morant can be held liable.

    By Ben Wheeler December 20, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA targeting 12 specific crimes in public-safety push for 2024

    “If you come through the doors of this building having committed one of these offenses, you will be held accountable,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said.

    By Julia Baker December 19, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA to target violent crime with new strategy

    “We want to make it clear that those who violate the law will be prosecuted, and those who engage in violence or repeat nonviolent offenses will face the consequences, including incarceration.”

    By Julia Baker December 19, 2023
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    Another former MPD officer identified in Tyre Nichols’ case

    Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis told the Memphis City Council in February 13 additional officers were facing internal police charges related to Nichols’ death, but she did not identify them. 

    By Ben Wheeler December 18, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Jaylin McKenzie’s mother files federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis

    The mother of 20-year-old Atlanta native Jaylin McKenzie, who was killed in December 2022 when visiting Memphis, has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis and various police department officials.

    By Ben Wheeler December 16, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Trial date set in Gershun Freeman civil case

    The federal suit against Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., chief jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government about the death of Gershun Freeman is scheduled for trial March 24, 2025.

    By Aarron Fleming December 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Incoming council member addresses shooting in her district

    Pearl Walker talks about solutions to crime after five people were shot, leaving two dead, at a car wash on Riverdale Road.

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker December 15, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Morant hearing: Trainer says high school player was mad he was losing

    In the third day of hearings in a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the court heard from former NBA player Mike Miller, Morant’s mother and others via pre-recorded video. 

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    Follow the third day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit

    By Aarron Fleming, Drew Hill December 14, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Siblings allege new cases of abuse at Youth Villages

    Another Memphis family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump over alleged abuse at Youth Villages.

    By Ben Wheeler December 14, 2023
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    89-year-old sues Regions after losing $120,000 in alleged online fraud

    The woman lost her money in a scheme that started with a message that her computer had been hacked.

    By Jane Roberts December 14, 2023
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    Follow the third day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit

    The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings.

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    ‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings

    Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Embattled Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd indicted

    The Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judge has been indicted for coercion of a witness and harassment, according to court records.

    By Aarron Fleming December 13, 2023
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    Shelby County DA touts data dashboard, reform efforts

    The DA’s office hopes to put its data-collecting initiatives to action by speeding up case processing and get victims connected to services more quickly.

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    A dozen indicted for Memphis retail-store break-ins

    By Julia Baker December 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings

    Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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    Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight

    Follow the second day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit

    By Aarron Fleming December 13, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Oher attorneys subpoena ‘Blind Side’ author

    Michael Oher’s legal fight with the Memphis Tuohy family over “The Blind Side” film and using his name, image and likeness has pulled in famed author Michael Lewis. 

    By Samuel Hardiman December 12, 2023
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight

    Ja Morant’s father and sister take the stand to testify in the civil lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies star in Shelby County court. 

    By Aarron Fleming December 12, 2023
  • Public Safety

    A dozen indicted for Memphis retail-store break-ins

    Memphis police already arrested 23 individuals who were allegedly part of a “mob-style smash-and-grab” burglary ring June 26.

    By Ben Wheeler December 12, 2023
  • Metro

    Follow the second day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit

    The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill reported live from court during the second day of hearings in the civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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    Ja Morant gives his version of basketball game fight

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 13, 2023
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    Calkins: Will Ja win in court? Is a basketball a lethal weapon? Also, what in the world is going on?

    It was a wild day in court for Ja Morant Monday. But it doesn’t matter if Morant wins or loses. This is a sideshow. The real show starts next Tuesday, when Morant makes his return.

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    Ja Morant gives his version of basketball game fight

    Follow the first day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit

    By Geoff Calkins December 12, 2023
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    Ja Morant gives his version of basketball game fight

    “He pulled up his shorts. Where I’m from, that’s fighting stance,” Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant said during Circuit Court proceedings to determine if he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 pickup game. 

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    Follow the first day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit

    By Aarron Fleming December 12, 2023
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    Deadly surge: More than 40% of homicide cases remain unsolved

    The family of Yusef Shabazz — one of the 586 unsolved criminal homicides in Memphis — has waited months for answers. Many families are still waiting after years, as data shows close to half of cases 2016-2021 are currently unsolved.

    By Ben Wheeler January 11, 2024

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