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Potential 'blended sentencing' laws in TN could put teens who commit crimes away for far longer
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Potential 'blended sentencing' laws in TN could put teens who commit crimes away for far longer
Kids who commit serious crimes in Tennessee could soon be put away for far longer under new 'blended sentencing' laws, but critics say it's too broad of an approach.
Crime
'This is the situation we all dread' | Current and former law enforcement weigh-in on recent details surrounding officer-involved shooting
In Memphis, the last time an officer died from friendly fire was 30 years ago, when Major Rufus Gates was shot by a fellow officer back in 1994.
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Man killed in shooting at Raleigh apartment complex
At 4:54 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the area of Summit Arbors Cir. and Hidden Woods Cv., police said.
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Judge overseeing Shelby Co. judicial commissioners shares understanding of bail system
People are wondering how the 18-year-old suspect who Memphis Police say was involved in the shooting that left one officer dead was out on bond after a March arrest.
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DeSoto County law enforcement to hold panel addressing crime prevention
The event is free and will include activities for kids and youth.
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Judge overseeing Shelby Co. judicial commissioners shares understanding of teen involved in Memphis Police officer’s death being out on bond
Judge Bill Anderson understands why people are upset, but said the judicial commissioner who made the decision did not do anything wrong.
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Arkansas Supreme Court ruling could allow new DNA testing for West Memphis Three case
An Arkansas Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for new DNA testing in the West Memphis Three case.
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D.A.'s Office: Joseph McKinney may have been killed by friendly fire
While the Shelby County D.A.'s Office said the investigation leads to a friendly fire incident, they still place blame for his death on the two teen suspects.
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D.A.'s Office: MPD officer Joseph McKinney may have been killed by friendly fire
While the Shelby County D.A.'s Office said the investigation leads to a friendly fire incident, they still place blame for his death on the two teen suspects.
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Firearms experts provide detail danger, accessibility of Glock switches as cases rise
A Glock switch is a device that can quickly turn a handgun into a semi-automatic machine gun. Possession of one is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Crime
Firearms experts provide detail danger, accessibility of Glock switches as cases rise
A Glock switch is a device that can quickly turn a handgun into a semi-automatic machine gun. Possession of one is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
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