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Woman sentenced for Graceland sale scheme

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:44:02 -0500

The woman accused of attempting to sell Graceland in a fraudulent auction last year will now spend more than four years in federal prison for her crimes.

Prosecutors appealing new trial for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols' death

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:36:59 -0500

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, if it hears the case, will decide whether Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith will face a jury again or remain convicted of the various charges they were convicted of at trial last year.

County reentry head, wife to remain behind bars for now

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:35:13 -0500

DeAndre Brown and Vinessa Brown remain in custody following a bond hearing Friday, Sept. 19, that will carry into next week.

How D.C. federal law enforcement efforts could inform what happens in Memphis

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:39:37 -0500

President Donald Trump said Memphis will be a “replica” of D.C. with the National Guard. What has it looked like in the nation’s capital?

National Guard not needed in Memphis, former police director says

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:06:36 -0500

Buddy Chapman led the police department in 1978, when the National Guard came as police and fire strikes left the city burning. This time, he says, it’s different.

What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:04:03 -0500

Memphis Mayor Paul Young pointed to three things Friday, Sept. 12, he believes have reduced crime in light of the announcement that President Donald Trump would send the National Guard to the city.

Former officer convicted in Tyré Nichols' death to be released from federal custody

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:27:00 -0500

Demetrius Haley, who has been in federal custody since his conviction in October 2024, will now be free until the new trial is completed as long as he continues to comply with his bond conditions.

MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 19:22:01 -0500

The Memphis Police Department reported in July crime was down 20% overall compared to the same point in 2024. At the time, other major cities were also seeing declines.

Four children shot in Hickory Hill

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 15:20:36 -0500

Four children were shot in a shooting late Sunday night in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis.

When? Why? Is this double jeopardy? Questions arise in new trial for former officers

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 09:25:43 -0500

The three former Memphis police officers convicted in the 2023 death of Tyré Nichols will be getting a new trial in federal court. But it could look different this time around.

State Supreme Court forms committee to review DA procedures

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 21:06:18 -0500

State Sen. Brent Taylor has filed numerous ethics complaints against Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, alleging misconduct by the DA since his 2022 election.

Teen and mother charged in 901 Day Beale Street shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 19:03:17 -0500

The 16-year-old has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. His mother has been charged with being an accessory after the fact.

Inmate charged after stabbing cellmate at Shelby County Jail

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 20:23:43 -0500

This is at least the second stabbing at the jail this year.

Teen shot on Beale amid 901 Day celebrations

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 19:04:58 -0500

A teen was shot on Beale Street late Monday night amid the city’s 901 Day celebrations.

Former cop convicted in Tyré Nichols' death wants out of custody

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 19:02:31 -0500

One of the three former officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols wants out of custody after he was granted a new trial.

Police report sheds light on shooting that led to federal judge's recusal

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 15:34:17 -0500

On Tuesday, The Daily Memphian obtained an MPD report that gives more details on the shooting that ultimately led to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris’ recusal. A 14-year-old is charged in that shooting.

Memphis doesn't need a new jail, new study says. At least, not right now.

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 07:59:00 -0500

A new study says the problems at the Shelby County Jail are less about the building and more about facility management.

Woman accused of shooting Ricky Floyd charged with second-degree murder

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 06:02:19 -0500

Ricky Floyd, senior pastor of Pursuit of God Church, was killed early that morning outside Momma’s bar south of Downtown Memphis in the early morning of March 12.

How 3 cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death went from conviction to new trial

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:08:47 -0500

A chain of events that eventually led to the three men being granted a new trial centers on comments allegedly made by the judge who formerly presided over the case as well as the carjacking and attempted murder of one of that judge’s former law clerks.

Former police officers charged in Tyré Nichols' death to get new federal trial

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:08:39 -0500

Judge Sheryl Lipman also granted a motion from The Daily Memphian to unseal records in the case, which included the reason Mark Norris recused himself.