Just City lawsuit over state bail law now represents thousands of defendants
A state law eliminating consideration of a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail was challenged by a Memphis lawsuit. That lawsuit is now a class action.
Topic: Rep. John Gillespie
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December 2025
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August 2025
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Two area legislators want TBI to audit MPD crime stats
State Sen. Brent Taylor and state Rep. John Gillespie say they have heard about instances of felony crimes being reclassified as misdemeanors. They say an audit is “critical to maintaining transparency, accountability, and the public’s trust in our justice system.”
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December 2024
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DA’s office wants juvenile records available to criminal court judges
A proposal before the state Legislature would allow juvenile court records to be used in criminal court bail decisions. But Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said he is also working on a local agreement to do the same thing.
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November 2024
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In two purple districts, blue challengers hope to unseat red incumbents
If Democrats are going to dent the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly, Districts 83 and 97 will be key.
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October 2024
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Opinion: On gun referendum, ‘more action, less noise’
“(The gun referendum) doesn’t practically affect any of the violent crime issues facing Memphis. Passing a law that can’t be enacted is just noise when we need action.”
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March 2024
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House subcommittee spikes sales tax hike to fund Shelby County Jail
A state House subcommittee has rejected a bill for this session that would have given Shelby County residents an opportunity to vote for a sales tax increase to fund a new jail.
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June 2023
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Opinion: Without public safety, ‘we are paralyzed’
“No matter your political stripe, society shouldn’t feel like it is teetering on the brink. That’s why we are gathering in Nashville for a special session at the end of the summer: We all know that there is more to be done.”
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May 2023
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Opinion: How to take guns out of the hands of dangerous actors
“This is not a quick fix on a long-term and wide-reaching issue, but it is a workable start in moving toward and safer and healthier Tennessee for all of us.”
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April 2023
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Some Memphis leaders say more incarceration is price of safety
Supporters, critics differ on merits of proposed legislation.
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January 2023
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Opinion: Memphis is not forgotten
“Don’t give up. Change is happening. Your voice is being heard at the state level — and being heard clearly.”
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February 2022
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Collierville raccoon receiving state honors
A Collierville critter is getting time in the state spotlight this week due to his ability to predict spring.
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