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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis branch of the NAACP held a news conference on Sunday discussing the video release showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. NAACP State Conference President Gloria Sweet-Love and Memphis Branch President Van Turner are expected to be in attendance. Each officer has been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy says he wants to keep closer tabs on employers who don’t play by the rule. He wants to increase the effectiveness of the office’s wage theft unit, which previously had one attorney and mainly focused on bad checks. Ivan Flores, a board member at the Workers […]

In a little over a week, change will come to the Shelby County District Attorney General’s office in the form of a new D.A. Democrat Steve Mulroy defeated longtime District Attorney General Amy Weirich earlier this month. District Attorney General-Elect Mulroy spoke with Live at 9 about what lies ahead.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy along with Chief CJ Davis and other law enforcement officials held a press conference Tuesday regarding missing Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher’s abduction and death. “Today is a very sad day in the city of Memphis,” Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said. The body of Eliza Fletcher […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Shelby County District Attorney candidate Steve Mulroy received an endorsement from the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others impacted by police brutality during their visit to the Bluff City. As early voting continues, endorsements continue to pour in for both candidates in the race for the Shelby County District Attorney.  Endorsements for Weirich […]

UPDATE: Govan’s bond has been paid according to the Shelby County Jail system. He was released on Thursday, May 11. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hernandez Govan, the alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph’s death, got his bond set to $90,000 on Thursday. Although Govan did not appear in court, his bond conditions were still set. “The lawyer […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Reckless driving continues to be an issue affecting many across the Memphis area and has gotten the attention of the Shelby County District Attorney. From fire stations to roadways, no part of Memphis is safe from drag racing. “My life is completely changed from you just being careless,” said Jasmine Catron who was hit by a car while […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As crime in Memphis continues to skyrocket, victims are being spotlighted this week for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Each year there are tens of thousands of crime victims in Shelby County. Tuesday night, the Mighty Lights glowed blue, purple, and green in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, representing lives […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy says his office will be working with a national reform group to improve data transparency and make his office more accountable for the public. In a move designed to be more transparent with the public regarding investigations and cases in Memphis and Shelby County, the District Attorney’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney is weighing in after a hold was placed on the Memphis Police Department’s juvenile crime program. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said when it comes to targeting juvenile crime in downtown Memphis, action needs to be taken. “If there are children 8-10 years-old who are wandering […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the moments surrounding a confrontation with Memphis police that left a person in critical condition over the weekend. The TBI calls it a “use-of-force” investigation, but what’s being publicly released about that investigation is being kept quiet for now. Memphis police say on Saturday […]