The State was fully prepared to proceed to trial this week in the case against Eugene Jackson, who faced five counts of Rape of a Child, five counts of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and additional charges including Rape by an Authority Figure.

David Pruett was sentenced on Friday to 40 years in prison with no possibility of parole, following his conviction in a 2019 case involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.

A Shelby County jury has found Ladarrius Stokes guilty of aggravated assault for the 2020 attack of his 15-year-old relative. The assault occurred at a local motel just days after the victim’s 15th birthday.

(Shelby County—TN) Today, a jury returned verdicts in the state trial of former Memphis Police Officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, who died following a violent encounter during a traffic stop on January 7, 2023. The verdicts mark a pivotal moment in a case that has deeply impacted our city, state, and nation.

A Shelby County jury has found Mancellous Perry guilty of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and other charges stemming from the 2022 shooting of two brothers in Memphis.

Shelby County, TN – An 18-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting a teen boy during a food truck festival at Tom Lee Park last month is being held on a $1 million bond following a hearing today.

Shelby County, TN – After a short deliberation, a Shelby County jury found Samuel Ward guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Paris Lee, concluding a case that revealed inconsistencies between the defendant’s claims and the physical evidence presented in court.

“Today, Memphis stands at a poignant crossroads, grappling with two profound events echoing the city’s complex history and enduring spirit.

OnFriday, April 25, a jury found Anterious Miles guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and robbery in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Cartiere Johnson.

Hollywood Feed, The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will host a special ceremony to honor the life and legacy of the late Judge Donna Fields, a fierce advocate for justice and animal welfare.