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    What we know — and don’t know — about the Margolin Hebrew Academy shooting

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation provided an update Wednesday, Aug. 2, on the case of the alleged shooter at Margolin Hebrew Academy in East Memphis. Here are the things we know about the situation and some of the information that still is unclear.

    By Julia Baker August 02, 2023
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    Federal officials hold public meeting to explain MPD review

    The Zoom meeting was one of many meetings with individuals and groups the federal agencies will host in response to the U.S. DOJ’s pattern or practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department. 

    By Julia Baker August 02, 2023
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    Deputy DA Ray Lepone retiring, chief prosecutor Paul Hagerman successor

    Hagerman has worked as the chief prosecutor for multiple high-profile cases, including the killings of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and school teacher Eliza Fletcher.

    By Julia Baker August 06, 2023
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    Federal probe into MPD brings questions, cheers, fears it won’t go far enough

    The new federal investigation puts Memphis in the company of other cities that have been the subject of scrutiny after high-profile instances of police violence. 

    By Ben Wheeler, Samuel Hardiman August 01, 2023
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    Suspect at Hebrew Academy shooting is former student

    The alleged shooter is reportedly a former student at the Academy and is Jewish, per an updated statement from Congressman Steve Cohen.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming August 01, 2023
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    Sheriff’s office promotes veteran to No. 2 spot

    “Chief Deputy Buckner is an exemplary law enforcement professional with a proven track record of excellence,” Sheriff Floyd Bonner said in the release.

    By Aarron Fleming July 31, 2023
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    The art of settling: Juvenile court begins delinquent settlement docket program

    The Shelby County Juvenile Court has introduced the “concept” of settlement to its delinquency dockets, the second phase of a program started in January. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 31, 2023
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    Amid turmoil, raises boost Memphis police chief’s pay by $50K

    Chief C.J. Davis, the highest-paid city employee, takes home a salary higher than the New York City police commissioner or the Chicago superintendent of police. But some think her pay should be linked to performance.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 31, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Strickland: DOJ investigation could make it harder to hire more cops

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said Friday he sought to talk with Justice Department officials ahead of Thursday’s announcement of the “pattern and practice” review of the MPD but was rebuffed. 

    By Bill Dries July 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ‘Crime calamity’ spurs CrimeStoppers to raise rewards for murder tips

    With rising crime in the city, CrimeStoppers is doubling the amount of money it awards for tips that help solve murders.

    By Aarron Fleming July 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MPD kicks off real-time video camera monitoring with businesses

    “What we hope is that integrating our camera systems throughout the city through a public and private sector partnership will be a force multiplier for our city as it relates to solving crimes and investigating crimes,” MPD Chief Davis told attendees.

    By Julia Baker July 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Slow grand jury proceedings ‘a travesty,’ says top public defender

    Leaders discuss ongoing juvenile court problems and grand jury delays during Thursday’s County Commission public safety meeting.

    By Aarron Fleming July 28, 2023
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    Local and national leaders voice support for DOJ investigation into MPD

    Attorney Ben Crump said Tyre Nichols’ family is grateful the DOJ “heard their cries for accountability.”

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    DOJ announces pattern and practice investigation into MPD

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming July 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DOJ announces pattern and practice investigation into MPD

    Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division said that the investigation is not tied to one specific incident or unit of MPD.

    By Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming July 28, 2023
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    Brian Kelsey’s sentencing was delayed again. Here’s a timeline of his legal odyssey.

    Here’s a look back at the timeline that led to former state Sen. Brian Kelsey’s expected sentencing hearing Thursday, July 27, on two campaign-finance felonies.

    By Ian Round July 27, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Strickland on Mulroy: ‘Nothing he said changed my opinion.’

    “I just disagree,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said of Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy during a phone interview on Tuesday. “We have a different philosophy.”

    Related story:

    Shelby County DA Mulroy fires back at Mayor Strickland’s criticism

    By Julia Baker July 26, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Shelby County DA Mulroy fires back at Mayor Strickland’s criticism

    Strickland used his weekly email newsletter on Friday, July 21, to call out Mulroy’s office for dropping charges against a woman accused of firing a gun from a moving car in November 2022.

    By Julia Baker July 25, 2023
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    Memphis homicides might break 2021 record, community demands action

    As of July 24, 2023, there have been 210 homicides in Memphis, a 25% increase from the 168 homicides at this point last year, according to the City of Memphis Data Hub.

    By Julia Baker July 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Transfer hearing date set for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing

    A hearing date next month could determine whether the teen accused of killing a local watermelon vendor will be transferred to adult court. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 25, 2023
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    Mental health evaluation ordered for Larry Pickens

    The alleged shooter of a Campbell Clinic physician will undergo a mental health evaluation and has been assigned an attorney.

    By Ben Wheeler July 21, 2023
  • Metro

    DA’s office hires new chief data officer

    Vishant Shah started with the DA’s office Monday, July 17. 

    By Julia Baker July 20, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Davonte Pack, childhood friend of Ja Morant, makes first court appearance

    Pack was arraigned before General Sessions Criminal Court Division 13 Judge Louis Montesi, according to court documents.

    By Aarron Fleming July 20, 2023
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    Retired judge Bobby Carter now monitoring courts for the city

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced that he hired a longtime legal professional to monitor the courts. Bobby Carter confirmed to The Daily Memphian he has been contracted by the city on a part-time basis.

    By Julia Baker July 20, 2023
  • Shelby County

    County re-entry office offering paid training program

    Formerly incarcerated people can learn job skills while earning money through a Shelby County Office of Re-Entry program called Focused.

    By Aarron Fleming July 19, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ATF demonstrates danger of gun ‘switches’

    Semi-automatic guns, handguns with no modifications and AR-15s shoot one bullet with each pull. But handguns with a conversion switch fire like fully automatic weapons. 

    By Julia Baker July 18, 2023

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