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
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is proud to recognize Chief Administrative Officer Jessica Indingaro and Assistant District Attorney Tracye Jones, who were among 24 elected District Attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys from across the country recently admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Today, Shelby County DA Steven Mulroy filed an emergency lawsuit to block two laws recently passed by the Tennessee Legislature that target the Shelby County District Attorney for unlawful interference related to the federal government's Memphis Safe Task Force. The lawsuit argues these laws violated the Tennessee Constitution and longstanding principles of prosecutorial independence.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released video related to the police response at the March 28 No Kings Rally, following requests from several local organizations.
Cornelius Smith, the final defendant charged in the killing of Memphis rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., widely known as Young Dolph, was sentenced today in Shelby County Criminal Court after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Danell Maxwell, the man accused of shooting a Memphis Police officer during a traffic stop earlier this year, was arraigned in Criminal Court and entered a plea of not guilty.
Office releases formal response letter and media fact sheet documenting errors in the letter's premises, data interpretation, and legal framing.
In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will host a brief ceremony to honor victims of crime and stand in solidarity with survivors and their families. The bridge lighting serves as a visible symbol of the community’s commitment to support, remember, and uplift those impacted by crime.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office released new data showing more convictions and fewer dismissals in December 2025 compared to the previous administration's 2019 data.
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