Sheriff answers mayor’s complaints about County Jail with complaints of his own
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner (right) responded to remarks made by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris (left) on WKNO-TV’s “Behind the Headlines.” (The Daily Memphian files)
Sheriff Floyd Bonner faults Mayor Lee Harris for problems at the County Corrections Center and not being responsive in assisting with problems at the jail.
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