Today, Phillip Cavitt, 42, was sentenced to 25 years after being tried for Rape of a Child back in October 2023
Read MoreAfter the Courdarion Craft incident, we received inquiries about the bond that had been established. It's important to clarify that our office does not set bonds
Read MoreToday, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office announced the resolution of a 35-year-old cold case involving a violent sexual assault. Tony Safford has been found guilty for a rape that occurred in 1988, thanks to the efforts of prosecutors from the Special Victims Unit. The trial concluded last week with a guilty verdict from the jury.
Read MoreDistrict Attorney Steve Mulroy is pleased to announce the release of the annual report covering the period since taking office in September 2022 to September 2023.
Read MoreMEMPHIS, TN –District Attorney Steve Mulroy has reaffirmed the top priority of ensuring public safety in Memphis by addressing two significant measures to bolster the city's crime-fighting capabilities and addressing internal workforce challenges within the DA’s Office.
Read MoreToday, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office successfully advocated for the revocation of Marcus Johnson's bond, the man accused of strangling and biting off a piece of the ear of a Memphis Police officer during a traffic stop on November 14.
Read MoreShelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has been invited to share expertise and insights as a panelist at the upcoming briefing hosted by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The briefing, scheduled for Friday, November 17, will focus on the critical issue of racial and ethnic disparities in violent crime victimization across the United States.
Read MoreThe Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is hosting the annual Season of Remembrance event on Monday, November 27, 2023. The free event, designed to remember Shelby County homicide victims, will be held at the Rose Theater on the University of Memphis campus.
Read MoreShelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced that ex-MPD officer Desmond Mills has agreed to plead guilty in state court for the charges the DA’s Office brought against him for the Jan. 7, 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. This is part of a global settlement of all pending state and federal charges and comes after Mills pled guilty this morning to these federal charges at a hearing held before U.S. District Judge Mark Norris.
Read MoreThe Justice Review Unit (JRU), a leading force in post-conviction advocacy, announced the receipt of a substantial grant from the Department of Justice to bolster its mission to rectify wrong convictions. The almost $527,000 grant positions them as one of the largest post-conviction units in the nation and the single largest in Tennessee.
Read MoreIn response to the Justice Review Unit’s findings regarding the Jaylen McKenzie Investigation, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office submitted this declination letter on September 26, 2023.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 27, 2023, District Attorney Steve Mulroy and the West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force will hold a private Roundtable Presentation for law enforcement and elected officials. Attendees will hear from members of the Tennessee District Attorney’s Office as well as the TN Drug Task Force on important operation questions and updates throughout the year.
Read MoreThe Shelby County District Attorney’s Office released video of the fatal officer-involved shooting involving Jaylin Mckenzie and a Memphis Police Officer that took place in Dec. 2022. T
Read MoreThe following is a summary of the key consensus priorities arising from the Public Safety Summit—hosted by the DA’s Office, August 31. These reflect a general consensus around the room. Not every participating agency could formally commit that day, but no one affirmatively dissented.
Read MoreShelby County, TN—Today, The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will release video of the fatal officer-involved shooting involving Jarveon Hudspeth and a Shelby County Deputy on June 24. The expected time of release is 3:30 PM CST. The videos will be posted on the Shelby County District Attorney’s website. Mr. Hudspeth’s family has viewed the footage.
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