The family of a teenager who died after a physical altercation at a Youth Villages facility discussed video footage of the encounter with members of the media Wednesday, Dec. 27.

Bernice Donald was selected as the mediator in confidential discussions that could lead to a potential settlement or set the stage for trial if no resolution is reached, according to court documents.

The governor called DeAndre Brown earlier this month and Brown said, “I just lost it — I mean, tears, snot, I couldn’t even talk. ... To have that be removed with a phone call was mind-blowing.” 

The most recent decertifications came during the December meeting of the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission. 

The logs were requested to verify that nine officers indicted for Freeman’s death are no longer working at the jail, also known simply as 201 Poplar. 

“The sign we unveil today will serve as a constant reminder of Officer Redd’s sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to the safety and well being of others,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. 

Attorney Ben Crump disclosed Alegend Jones’ medical records during a press conference as he urged Youth Villages to release video of the event that led to her injuries. 

At about 7:30 a.m., deputies attempted to stop a suspect wanted by the Germantown Police Department in connection with an attempted murder, according to a statement issued by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

The office’s Major Cases Team has slowly dwindled. Over the last few months, four of its attorneys have resigned, one of whom was replaced with an existing employee.

Suspended Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd’s attorneys say the allegations against her are an “intentional political move.” 

When the Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes in January, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor plans to propose measures that would change bail laws, require law enforcement to report illegal immigrants and take some authority away from local jurisdictions. 

Depending on the ruling, the focus could shift to plaintiff Joshua Holloway’s team to show Morant can be held liable.

“If you come through the doors of this building having committed one of these offenses, you will be held accountable,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said.

“We want to make it clear that those who violate the law will be prosecuted, and those who engage in violence or repeat nonviolent offenses will face the consequences, including incarceration.”

Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis told the Memphis City Council in February 13 additional officers were facing internal police charges related to Nichols’ death, but she did not identify them. 

The mother of 20-year-old Atlanta native Jaylin McKenzie, who was killed in December 2022 when visiting Memphis, has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis and various police department officials.

The federal suit against Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., chief jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government about the death of Gershun Freeman is scheduled for trial March 24, 2025.

Pearl Walker talks about solutions to crime after five people were shot, leaving two dead, at a car wash on Riverdale Road.

In the third day of hearings in a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the court heard from former NBA player Mike Miller, Morant’s mother and others via pre-recorded video. 

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Another Memphis family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump over alleged abuse at Youth Villages.

The woman lost her money in a scheme that started with a message that her computer had been hacked.

The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings.

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The Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judge has been indicted for coercion of a witness and harassment, according to court records.

The DA’s office hopes to put its data-collecting initiatives to action by speeding up case processing and get victims connected to services more quickly.

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Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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