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(Shelby County, TN)—As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to addressing the pervasive issue of domestic violence in our community.

Today, Justin Johnson, one of the individuals accused in the murder of beloved Memphis rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., known as Young Dolph, was found guilty of First Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Norman Hudson, 63, pled guilty to multiple charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Especially Aggravated Kidnapping, Especially Aggravated Burglary, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

"Our office strongly advocated for a higher bond in this case, as we believe the suspect posed a significant threat to both public safety and the safety of officers. However, the judge ultimately decided to release the suspect on their own recognizance. While we respect the court's decision, we disagree with it.”

Today, Detawn Gunn, previously released on his own recognizance last month after being charged with injuring four people in an altercation outside Railgarten in August, has been taken into custody again after a new bond hearing.

The DA's Office is still on pace to exceed last year's trial count after securing a guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case today-- one of several guilty verdicts the office has delivered in the past month.

On Wednesday, a jury found Jose Rueles guilty of Rape of a Child, Aggravated Sexual Battery and Incest, following an intense three-day trial.

Shelby County, TN – Earlier this month, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office reached a significant milestone, matching the number of trials conducted last year within just eight months.

Today, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office issued a formal warning to the owners of James Lounge (3172 Summer Avenue)— an establishment located in the Binghampton neighborhood, following a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday night.

Today, David Pruett was convicted of Rape of a Child and several other offenses stemming from a 2019 incident where he photographed a minor performing a sexual act.

Today, a jury convicted Travis Rogers of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a teenager at a Frayser service station on July 31, 2020.

Darrell Peterson has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Patricia Bryant following the State's argument for the maximum allowable sentence.

The State conducted a detention hearing today for one of the juvenile co-defendants involved in the I-240 shooting. The juvenile faces multiple charges, including Attempted First Degree Murder (7 counts), Carjacking (4 counts), Aggravated Robbery (7 counts), various firearm-related offenses, and Reckless Endangerment (3 counts).

Today, Lorenzo Watson and Kendrick Ray, the suspects in last month's I-240 shooting incident involving a father and his four children, had their preliminary hearing in General Sessions 13.

Today, a jury found Keylone Jones guilty of Second Degree Murder for his involvement in a 2018 shooting. Jones, a juvenile then, had his case later transferred to adult court.  

“On yesterday (June 18) in Criminal Court Division 2, counsel for Marious Ward petitioned the Court for a bond hearing. 

TaMarius Barron, one of three individuals charged in connection with a fatal shooting in North Memphis in April, now has his bond set at $3 million. The decision was made by Judge Massey on Tuesday following a review of evidence presented by the State.