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    Five local IRS workers were among first in nation to face charges related to PPP fraud. Here may be why.

    The U.S. government issued $800 billion in PPP loans, but studies show that up to 15% — or $76 billion — in loans may have been awarded improperly, making it likely one of the widest abused federal programs in the modern era. 

    By Jane Roberts October 31, 2022
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    Judge Gibbons honored with judicial service award at U.S. Supreme Court

    Judge Julia Smith Gibbons, a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and a pioneering female judge in Tennessee, received the Edward J. Devitt Award Friday, Oct. 28, for distinguished, lifetime service to the judiciary.

    By Jane Roberts October 28, 2022
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    Kelsey to change plea in federal criminal case

    After the Tennessee Legislature adjourned for the year, Brian Kelsey continued to tweet his views on national and state political issues with no reference to the criminal charges he faced. As of Thursday, it appears his Twitter account has been deleted.

    By Bill Dries October 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    North Carolina lawsuit alleges new sexual abuse case against Varsity Spirit

    The victim alleges he was sexually abused by a Varsity and USASF-approved choreographer and by coaches at Cheer Extreme gyms in Raleigh and Kernersville. He was a teenager at the time of the alleged abuses. 

    By Julia Baker October 27, 2022
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    Inmates open up about causes of violent crime

    Past victimization and having a parent who’s incarcerated are among the main drivers of violent behavior, according to a report. But acknowledging the importance of education and schoolwork reduced inmates' sense of hopelessness.

    By Julia Baker October 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    With car thefts up sharply, MPD holds wheel lock giveaway

    Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said she hoped yesterday’s event would spread awareness that car theft is up more than 90%. 

    By Alicia Davidson October 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Pamela Moses sues Weirich, Mulroy and state

    Memphis activist Pamela Moses is suing the state of Tennessee, former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich and current Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy.

    By Alicia Davidson October 25, 2022
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    DA’s plans for criminal justice reform move forward

    Demetria Frank, Mike Carpenter, Lorna McClusky and Mike Working are heading up reform efforts on disproportionate minority contact, restorative justice, post-conviction justice and juvenile justice, respectively. 

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming October 24, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Former Cordova resident sentenced to 48 months for actions in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection

    Matthew Bledsoe, a Memphis businessman and former Cordova resident, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.

    By Alicia Davidson October 21, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Ex-detective’s testimony hangs in balance in rape kit lawsuit

    As rape survivors pursue a lawsuit accusing the Memphis Police Department of negligence, the city is asking a judge to exclude testimony of a former sex crimes detective who claims MPD failed to properly investigate numbers of cases.

    By Marc Perrusquia October 21, 2022
  • Public Safety

    MPD drives home police cruisers

    Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis announced the start of the Take-Home Vehicle Program for qualifying MPD officers.

    By Alicia Davidson October 21, 2022
  • Public Safety

    ‘I want justice’ — rape victims have their day in court

    Several sexual assault survivors showed up Thursday at the Shelby County Courthouse to listen to arguments in a lawsuit accusing MPD of negligence in the handling of thousands of rape cases over the course of decades.

    By Marc Perrusquia October 20, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Rape kit lawsuit against Memphis heads to hearings

    Hearings will be held this week in a lawsuit filed in 2014 accusing the Memphis Police Department of negligence in the handling of thousands of rape kits.

    By Marc Perrusquia October 20, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Murder charge goes to grand jury in carjacking death of Eason-Williams

    A judge ruled Wednesday, Oct. 19, that there is enough evidence to send the first-degree murder charge against Eduard Tabora to the grand jury.

    By Alicia Davidson October 20, 2022
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    How Henderson got out early for good behavior with more than 50 infractions

    Despite 53 disciplinary infractions, Cleotha Henderson served only 19 years of a 24-year sentence

    By Julia Baker October 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    DA hires veteran defense attorney to lead new conviction review unit

    Lorna McClusky has nearly three decades of experience practicing criminal law, including extensive work on capital cases. 

    By Julia Baker October 18, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Witnesses describe accounts of Kelly before alleged Sept. 7 shooting spree

    Three witnesses testified about what they saw the September morning Dewayne Tunstall was killed. 

    By Julia Baker October 19, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Two new leaders appointed to Shelby County Juvenile Court

    Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has appointed Stephen Bush, a former Shelby County Public Defender, to serve as the court’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Sugarmon also tapped a Chief of Strategy & Innovation.

    By Julia Baker October 18, 2022
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    Regional One cites patient privacy concerns in city’s violence intervention program

    Regional One responded to a resolution approved this week by the Memphis City Council that urges the Shelby County Commission to persuade the hospital to allow the intervention program’s counselors access to the hospital and victims of violent crime.

    By Aisling Mäki, Bill Dries October 14, 2022
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    Candidate named to replace retiring Hernando police chief

    Shane Ellis will be nominated as the next Hernando police chief, replacing Scott Worsham, who is retiring from the post.

    By Toni Lepeska October 14, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    Adult and 10-year-old killed in overnight triple shooting

    The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m. 

    By Julia Baker October 13, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Civil Wrongs: How a grisly lynching still haunts Memphis a century later

    The lynching of Ell Persons on May 22, 1917, shaped Memphis history. Now, 105 years later, the site has remained nearly unscathed, but what has changed?

    By Laura Faith Kebede October 21, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Local agencies conduct active shooter drill

    The agencies had assistance from nearly 100 adult civilian volunteers who acted out the roles of students, parents, teachers and patients during the drill. 

    By Julia Baker October 12, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Three more alleged victims file sexual abuse lawsuits against Varsity Spirit

    The alleged survivors listed in the newest suits, one male and two females, are represented by civil rights attorneys Bakari Sellers, Jessica Fickling, and Alexandra Benevento. The plaintiffs join the other seven female and two male accusers listed in the initial suit filed in South Carolina. 

    By Julia Baker October 12, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Council wants Regional One to allow access to violence intervention group

    A nonbinding resolution asks the Shelby County Commission, which funds the county-owned hospital, to pressure the hospital to allow counselors to approach crime victims.

    Related story:

    Group Violence Intervention Program updates City Council on progress

    By Bill Dries October 11, 2022

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