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. Related story:
Another Memphis family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump over alleged abuse at Youth Villages.
The woman lost her money in a scheme that started with a message that her computer had been hacked.
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings. ‘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 fightRelated stories:
The Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judge has been indicted for coercion of a witness and harassment, according to court records.
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.Related story:
Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fightRelated stories:
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.
Ja Morant’s father and sister take the stand to testify in the civil lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies star in Shelby County court.
Memphis police already arrested 23 individuals who were allegedly part of a “mob-style smash-and-grab” burglary ring June 26.
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.Related story:
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.Related stories:
“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. Related story:
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.
While ascribing the gloomy climb to any one cause would be simplistic, one factor jumps out: relaxed gun laws.Related story:
A data analysis by The Daily Memphian shows that homicides have increased since 2017 and breaks down the victims by gender, race and age.
Most criminal cases in Shelby County took more than a year to resolve, reports show. Former Judge Robert “Bobby” Carter points to new court strategies that could help pick up the pace.
Shelby County District Attorney General Mulroy said 600 calls for service have been made to the property in the last two years and 60 arrests have been made there this year alone.
Amid increasing scrutiny of local judges and the district attorney, two studies raise a magnifying glass to courtroom proceedings at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.
Dr. Regan Williams, medical director of trauma services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, said the increase in pediatric firearm injuries “hangs heavy on the hearts” of the hospital’s staff.
An emerging local trend is the number of people being shot while trying to interrupt or stop car thieves.
Tuesday’s hearing also revealed there may have been a second gun inside the venue.
Quandarius Richardson is scheduled to go to trial next year, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office indicated Tuesday that his former co-defendant’s deal could have been a precursor to a tougher prosecution push for Richardson.
Prosecutors with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said during a hearing Monday, Dec. 4, that law enforcement is still looking for the person who killed John Materna.
An additional police officer, previously unidentified, was fired for his part in a traffic stop that occurred Jan. 7, the same night Tyre Nichols was stopped by MPD.