Glenn Funk, Steve Farese face off in security guard’s murder trial
Gregory Livingston (right) appears on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in court during his trial in the death of Alvin Motley Jr. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk, who is prosecuting the case, painted a picture during opening statements of an altercation that turned violent quickly and a killing that was premeditated and intentional. Defense attorney Steve Farese said his client was “innocent of all charges.”
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Julia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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