Bailey: Barton keeps his promise — at least for his first trial as lead prosecutor
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
Matthew Barton said he would take a hard line on criminals coming to DeSoto County out of Memphis. For his first trial, he followed his promise.
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