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The DA's Office has completed the review of the cases worked by the five former MPD officers accused in the death of Tyre Nichols. Approximately 100 cases shared between the officers were reviewed, resulting in at least 30 dismissals. In addition, charges were reduced in about a dozen cases. As in any such case, the primary consideration is concern about the credibility as witnesses of discharged officers.
Our office has charged five now-terminated MPD officers in the death of Nichols--Tadarrius Bean, Desmond Mills, Emmitt Martin, Justin Smith and Demetrius Haley. Defendants are expected to file various pretrial motions. No trial date has yet been set.
 DA Mulroy served as a guest speaker at the Domestic Violence Forum, Monday. The event highlighted the new Safe Community Action Plan that focuses on tackling the growing domestic violence issue in Shelby County. The Forum was held by the Memphis Crime Commission and the University of Memphis Public Safety Institute.
Last week, Laverick Clark was sentenced to 25 years at 85% for the Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder: Serious Bodily Injury and 20 years at 100% for Especially Aggravated Burglary against his ex-girlfriend in September of 2021. He was convicted after a jury trial in Criminal Court Division 5 the week of July 10, 2023.
Judge Carlyn Addison also sentenced him to 10 years on Aggravated Assault for the second victim involved in this attack.
ADA Venecia Patterson of the Special Victim’s Unit handled this case.
 Last week five Victim/Witness Coordinators attended the National Organization for Victim Assistance Conference in New Orleans.
This annual conference included keynotes, workshops, and opportunities to establish connections with other professionals in the field of victim services and crisis response.
 To honor the memories of those we have lost to homicide, the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference is putting together a digital memorial in honor of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
This memorial will consist of a short profile on our website with photos of each person nominated and a video featuring all of those we have lost to violent crime.
If you would like your loved one to be included in the memorial, please submit the form.
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From Commercial Appeal: Shelby County DA drops '30 to 40' cases worked by officers charged in Tyre Nichols beating
 Thanks for reading,
Steve Mulroy
District Attorney
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