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New videos show violent encounters in Shelby County Jail

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 02, 2024 10:53 AM CT | Published: March 02, 2024 4:00 AM CT

The newly released footage shows other altercations between inmates at the Shelby County Jail and corrections officers. 

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Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.

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