Federal oversight over Shelby County juvenile court hangs in balance

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: October 14, 2018 4:00 AM CT | Published: October 12, 2018 5:36 PM CT

The Shelby County Commission and Mayor Lee Harris have taken steps to show the U.S. Department of Justice there has been a change in the approach on Shelby County Juvenile Court issues.

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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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Federal oversight over Shelby County juvenile court hangs in balance

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