Opinion: Bail reform is a disaster, needs to be reversed
“The DA and our county commissioners need to stand up for the law-abiding people of Memphis and do whatever it takes to reverse this disastrous bail-reform policy.”
Topic: Steve Mulroy
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May 2023
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Nichols autopsy results indicate blunt force trauma, according to attorneys
The autopsy report has not yet been released to the public, but Nichols’ family was briefed on the results Wednesday by Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
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April 2023
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DA Mulroy launches town hall program in Frayser
“This is part ... of an overall outreach program,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said. “I think it’s important for the DA to be out in the community as much as possible and get input from the community.”
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Bridge shines ‘the light of truth’ in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
“We’re seeing those bridge lights come on to honor the victims, to honor their families, to shine a light and attention on their needs, and also to shine the light of truth,” District Attorney Steve Mulroy said.
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Opinion: ‘Short-sighted officials with a liberal agenda’ help spread crime
“We can’t solve the poverty and cultural issues that plague our community in the short or even medium term. But we can build more prisons, with an emphasis on reform.”
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February 2023
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TBI called to investigate officers in Shelby County 13 times in 13 months
In 2022, the TBI investigated nine officer-involved shootings in Shelby County, the highest number since 2019. But at least part of the reason for the increase may stem from the District Attorney’s office.
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January 2023
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Watch Live: DA addresses Nichols’ case, death; officers’ arrests
Watch Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy’s press conference about Tyre Nichols’ death.
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‘Revolving door': Why are some defendants in — and right back out — of jail?
“The challenge we have is that the city government does not control the courts,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. “We don’t control the state laws. We don’t control, we can’t control, gun regulations and gun access.”
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Animal lovers hopeful about proposed changes to city ordinances
Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.
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‘She deserves respect.’ For transgender victims, closure can lie further out of reach
Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.
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Community leaders, stakeholders to discuss solutions to juvenile crime
“It’s hard for me to go to the grocery store or a restaurant or church without somebody approaching me, expressing concern about juvenile crime,” said Bill Gibbons, president of the Crime Commission. “People are upset about it in this community.”
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December 2022
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Mission Impossible? DA says criminal justice reform and crime reduction can mix
Memphis has a massive crime problem. Steve Mulroy has lofty ideas about criminal justice reform, but priority is to reduce crime and make the city safer.
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In 100 day address, Steve Mulroy condemns the justice system’s ‘revolving door’
Since taking office Sept. 1, District Attorney Steve Mulroy has pushed criminal justice reforms with the formation of the Justice Review Unit and expansion of the office’s restorative justice program — and he’s not done yet.
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Steve Mulroy ready for 24-hour bail court in February
On top of advocating for bail reform, Mulroy’s office has launched a Justice Review Unit, is working on juvenile reforms, and has issued guidelines to make it more difficult for assistant district attorneys to settle nonfatal shootings.
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Steve Mulroy continues hiring push, adds eight more to DA’s office
Among the Shelby County District Attorney’s new hires is Nelia Dempsey, a government affairs and nonprofit professional with ties to local Republicans. “There’s no Democratic or Republican monopoly on wanting to reduce crime,” Mulroy said.
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October 2022
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Mulroy: Report of voters steered away from paper ballots ‘concerns us’
The new hybrid voting system allows hand-marked paper ballots or voting on a touch-screen machine. Mulroy expressed concern that the Shelby County Election Commission was not following through on its compromise to use both voting systems.
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Pamela Moses sues Weirich, Mulroy and state
Memphis activist Pamela Moses is suing the state of Tennessee, former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich and current Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy.
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DA’s plans for criminal justice reform move forward
Demetria Frank, Mike Carpenter, Lorna McClusky and Mike Working are heading up reform efforts on disproportionate minority contact, restorative justice, post-conviction justice and juvenile justice, respectively.
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DA hires veteran defense attorney to lead new conviction review unit
Lorna McClusky has nearly three decades of experience practicing criminal law, including extensive work on capital cases.
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Political Roundup: Emancipation Sunday urges voters to remove slavery from state constitution
Several churches rallied in support of a proposed amendment that would ban slavery in all forms in the state. A coalition of political groups is also urging voters to choose a hand-marked paper ballot.
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DA fires nine employees, announces six new hires
District Attorney General Steve Mulroy campaigned on diversifying the office. Four of the six new hires are Black.
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Mulroy says crime labs are ‘state responsibility’ with focus on rape kits
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy talks about the “horrific first week” of his term as the county’s chief prosecutor on “Behind The Headlines” and the two violent crime cases still reverberating a month later in criminal justice reform discussions.
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Mulroy announces four working groups to focus on criminal justice priorities
The four groups will work with local and national leaders on the respective issues and provide recommendations to Mulroy.
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Mulroy, Sugarmon host work session to discuss solutions to juvenile crime
The group discussed “best practices” including implementing blended sentencing, restorative justice programs and rehabilitative programs.
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Mulroy, Sugarmon to host Youth Crime Working Session at Crosstown Concourse
The session will include presentations and discussions with local and national organizations that work toward approaches to improving juvenile justice outcomes.
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