
News Releases
News Releases
As part of our commitment to transparency, the Shelby County DA’s Office issues press releases and updates for our community.
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For press inquiries, please email media@scdag.com or Call 901.222.1337.
Erica R. Williams, Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Allen Avant, Communications and Public Affairs Assistant
Today, Jaja Mani, charged in the deaths of an East Memphis couple, was found guilty of two counts of First Degree Murder and one count of Attempted First Degree Murder.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office successfully argued for a higher bond Friday in the case against Bernice Jarrett, the caregiver accused of neglecting six vulnerable adults—one of whom has since died.
Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has filed a Temporary Injunction and Restraining Order declaring Fast Check, a gas station and convenience store located at 4580 Winchester Road, a public nuisance.
Shelby County, TN — In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will host a solemn yet powerful tribute to those affected by violent crime in our community.
The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury recently released its report examining bail reform and charge reductions in the state’s largest counties.
After the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to transfer 17-year-old Estes Anderson to adult court in October 2024, Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon granted the request today. Anderson now faces charges of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has declared a home in the Binghampton neighborhood a public nuisance following an extensive history of drug activity, violence, and criminal behavior.
A trial date has been set for Maurice Yarbrough, who is accused of killing Memphis firefighter David Pleasant while allegedly driving under the influence.
Shelby County, TN– Joshua Dotson, who previously referred to himself as a "serial killer" and likened himself to the fictional character Michael Myers during his trial, has been sentenced to an additional 159 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of First-Degree Murder.
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