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Retired judge has new challenge: Getting people out of jail

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 30, 2025 11:50 AM CT | Published: May 29, 2025 3:41 PM CT

As jail population management coordinator, retired Criminal Court Judge Bobby Carter’s goal is to reduce the number of people in Shelby County’s overcrowded jail. 

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.


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