Strickland pushes bill to give violent offenders longer sentences
“For longer than many of us care to remember, violent crime has plagued our city,” said Memphis mayor Jim Strickland, seen here on feb. 15. “I’m tired of it and I know most Memphians are tired of it.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and law enforcement leaders are advocating for a state bill that would eliminate parole for people convicted of specific felony offenses, such as attempted murder.
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Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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