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

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.

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

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. 

A local judge declared a new state law unconstitutional Monday. The law, signed in April, takes away power from local district attorneys to represent the state in some death penalty cases when the sentence is challenged.

Alicia Franklin was allegedly raped by Cleotha Henderson, aka Abston, in 2021 — more than a year before his arrest for the death of Eliza Fletcher.

Almost three weeks have gone by since Hudspeth died and his family, along with the public, still lack answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. 

The 17,492-square-foot, $7.9 million police precinct will replace the existing building, according to a permit application the city filed July 10 with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. 

“This is the most cold-blooded thing I have ever seen sitting on this bench,” said Judge Karen Massey.

Both defendants are indicted on charges of first-degree murder, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and property theft up to $60,000 and more.

The Daily Memphian obtained a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office incident reports that say Pickens, who is charged in the killing of Dr. Ben Mauck, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt of first-degree murder in 2016 and aggravated assault in 2014.

Related stories: 

Alleged Campbell Clinic shooter prompted police calls last week

Campbell Clinic suspect arraigned in Collierville court

Starting next week, the Shelby County Juvenile Court is piloting the separation of its juvenile delinquency docket into two, one for cases that will be settled and the other for cases that will go to trial.

Campbell Clinic staff at the Germantown office had concerns about Larry Pickens six days prior to a shooting at the practice’s Collierville location.

Related story:

Pickens arraigned in Collierville: Affidavit reveals details of shooting

According to the Collierville Police Department affidavit, released Thursday, a nurse practitioner identified the alleged shooter as Pickens based on his previous appointments at the clinic.

“To see a guy in the peak of his career be taken out like that is so tragic,” said Dr. Dan Fletcher, one of nine orthopedic hand surgeons in the city and a longtime colleague to Dr. Ben Mauck. 

Related story:

Man charged in Campbell Clinic shooting

The walk will start and end at Westwood Community Center, 810 Western Park Drive, on Saturday, July 15.

Judge Carol Chumney ruled Wednesday that Ja Morant can claim self-defense in a 2022 fight, creating a question about the constitutionality of the state’s so-called “stand your ground” law. 

Shuntae Daniels, 27, is charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of property theft up to $2,500 and identity theft.

Dr. Ben Mauck, a surgeon who specialized in hand, wrist, shoulder and pediatric surgery was shot inside an exam room, Collierville Police said.

Related stories:

One killed in clinic shooting, according to Collierville police

Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell Clinic

“This new unit mobilizes every tool at our disposal to prosecuting hate-based crimes, civil rights violations, violent extremism, and related crimes,” said U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Kevin Ritz.

“It’s bad. It’s horrific. It’s terrible,” Collierville chief of police said at a press conference after responding to a fatal shooting at Campbell Clinic on Poplar Avenue near Shea Road. 

Related story:

Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell Clinic

Collierville Police responded to a shooting at Campbell Clinic on Poplar Avenue near Shea Road Tuesday afternoon, July 11.

Mark LeSure’s cause of death is still unknown, according to Officer Theresa Carlson, an MPD spokesperson.

The ring is primarily targeting liquor and convenience stores. As of late June, business burglaries were up 34% in Memphis.

Related story

Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptions

Michael Clayton, 27, was arrested Monday, July 10. He is charged with first-degree murder.