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Pictured: D.A. Mulroy and Just City Executive Director Josh Spickler
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, seen with Just City Executive Director Josh Spickler, announcing that prosecutors will not oppose cost waivers for low-income residents with outstanding court debt. .
After consultation with Just City, a nonprofit organization that focuses on assisting Shelby County residents with receiving fair treatment within the criminal justice system, the DA's office will no longer oppose requests to waive court fines and fees for low-income defendants who cannot afford them. Although fees can range from any amount, most Memphians are still unable to afford them. Unless the fees are paid or waived, the debt can prevent people from moving forward with actions such as expungements, obtaining driver licenses, getting jobs, and securing housing, triggering a cycle of debt and poverty.
The majority of the waivers issued will be granted to people who have been charged with non-violent and low-level offenses. The debts have historically been uncollectable, given poverty-stricken debtors' inability to pay.
Evanny Littlejohn was tried and convicted of second degree murder in September. On Friday, Littlejohn was sentenced to the maximum penalty, 25 years, for killing her husband, Kantrell Littlejohn in September 2021. The victim's family were present both physically and virtually for the sentencing.
ADAs Regina Lucreziano and Sam Winning handled this case.
Bretran Thompson, a disbarred attorney accused of taking money from two victims to perform legal work in 2019, will be in court this week for a set disposition to determine if the defense would agree to accept a guilty plea agreement or to set a trial date. Thompson has been disbarred since January 1996. He has been charged with two counts of Impersonation of a Licensed Professional and two counts of Theft of Property $2,500-$10,000. The DA's office is seeking a conviction.
ADA Dennis Johnson is handling this case.
The trial involving Derwin Mobley concluded this week with the sentencing of 10 years for money laundering and conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and sell controlled substances in 2019.
ADA Melanie Headley handled this case.
Over the weekend, D.A. Mulroy and members of the office attended India Fest at the Agricenter. The event is a celebration of the upcoming Indian New Year and Indian culture generally. D.A. Mulroy met with community leaders of the India Association of Memphis, including FedEx CEO Raj Subramanjam (next to DA Mulroy) and Manjit Kaur (next to Subramanjam).
Over the weekend, D.A. Mulroy and members of the office attended India Fest at the Agricenter. The event is a celebration of the upcoming Indian New Year and Indian culture generally. D.A. Mulroy met with community leaders of the India Association of Memphis including Manjit Kaur and Anil Nair as well as FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam.
Pictured: SCDAG Chief Data Officer, Vishant Shah, Dr. Manoj Jain, and D.A. Mulroy
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D.A. attends premiere screening of upcoming show with former WREG anchor, Mary Beth Conley
 Pictured: Mary Beth Conley and D.A. Mulroy
D.A. Mulroy with former WREG Channel 3 anchor Mary Beth Conley, co-creator of the new YouTube channel TV show “Flip My Life,” at the Thursday night, premiere screening at Malco Paradiso theater. The TV series shows former felons being assisted in renovating houses, which they can then occupy, to help them get a second chance. The show also features prison reentry recovery programs. DA Mulroy will appear in one of the episodes.
Kate Bond Middle visits SCDAG and the Criminal Justice Center
 Students from Kate Bond Middle School visited the Criminal Justice Center and the District Attorney's Office this week to speak with decisionmakers to learn about Shelby County's criminal justice system. The inquisitive seventh graders got the opportunity to meet with D.A. Mulroy, multiple judges, as well as a deputy from the Shelby County Sheriff's Fugitive Division.
SCDAG dresses up for Spooky Season
 Pictured: Natasha Burnett, Missy Branhan, Briana Poole, Alanda Dwyer, Vishant Shah, Dana Joyner, D.A. Mulroy, Sherry Voyles, Dolly Jaco, Shannon Mason, Marty Tartera, and Renae Mahannah
Staff from our office decided to dress up in their favorite costumes this year for Halloween.
 Pictured: Memphis Police Major Amber Webb, Neighborhood Watch Officers Kimberly Nailor and Wayne Curry, and ADA Lora Fowler
ADA Lora Fowler joined Memphis police at the Austin Peay Precinct's Trunk or Treat! ADA Fowler assisted by donating and distributing candy to children.
SCDAG's Office in the News
"Steve Mulroy, the Shelby County district attorney, said at a news conference that as part of the deal, he expected Mr. Mills to cooperate with all of the open investigations, suggesting that he could help outline systemic issues within the Memphis Police Department."
Former Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols's death via NY Times
"Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy has taken nuisance actions against four properties since he took office in September 2022: the EZ Express, another convenience store in the Bethel Grove neighborhood and two residential properties in Whitehaven.
According to Mulroy, these properties breed criminal activity. Some people who talked to The Daily Memphian about the impact the establishments have on their neighborhoods are skeptical that the closures and security adjustments will have much of an impact. Others are more optimistic."
Property closures aim to reduce crime and relieve neighbors via Daily Memphian
"In a press conference Tuesday, DA Steve Mulroy said that waiving these court fees and fines would make for a much safer Shelby County.
“My instruction to prosecutors is not to oppose the request for these kinds of waivers if they are people of limited means,” said Mulroy.
He says these financial burdens lead to a cycle of debt and continued poverty."
Just City, DA Mulroy join forces in support of court cost waivers, via WMC
"Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy says the average age of culprits keep shrinking.
"When it comes to these specific types of cases--auto thefts and auto break-ins--we have seen a significant rise in those under the age of 18,” Mulroy told Fox 13."
Two guns, ammunition stolen from cars during Grizzlies game, via FOX13
“I wish the judicial commissioners will lean into unaffordable bail more than they have been and cases where is a repeat criminal history," Mulroy said.
Mid-South mother outraged after son's alleged murderer posted bond, via FOX13
Thanks for reading,
 Steve Mulroy
District Attorney
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