 Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Standing with Survivors, Pursuing Justice
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a reminder that too many of our neighbors suffer in silence, and that our justice system must be ready, vigilant, and caring.
In Shelby County, our Domestic Violence Unit is one of the busiest in the state, processing thousands of cases each year — over 4,100 in 2024, including eight homicides. Of the 11 cases that went to jury trial this year, 10 resulted in convictions. Those numbers reflect not only the scale of the problem, but the commitment of our prosecutors to pursue justice.
Domestic violence is increasing — up roughly 2 % in 2024 — even as overall crime in Shelby County declines. That fact underscores that violence behind closed doors often hides from view, even as it devastates lives.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please reach out. You are not alone. Below are a few local resources that can help:
• YWCA Greater Memphis – 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: (901) 725-4277 YWCA Greater Memphis
• Family Safety Center / DV Services for Shelby County: (901) 249-7611
DA's Office Staff Attend Annual TN District Attorneys General Conference
 DA Mulroy attending the TN District Attorneys General Conference training sessions
 Along with the other Tennessee DA's, DA Mulroy got a tour of Neyland Stadium, Home of the UT Knoxville Vols. Including the locker room, where players at game time touch the Tennessee sign for luck on their way to the field.
 DA Mulroy and Shelby County District Attorney's Office staff pose for a photo while on a special tour of Knoxville's Neyland Stadium
Due to the annual TN District Attorneys General Conference—an event where many Tennessee prosecutors complete their required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training—court sessions were limited this week. Regular proceedings will resume next week.
DA Office Staff joins Faith & Blue expungement clinic
 DA Mulroy pictured with Shelby County DA's office staff
Staff from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office volunteered after hours to assist residents at the Faith & Blue Expungement Clinic, hosted by the Memphis Police Department at Parkway Village Church of Christ. The event offered participants the opportunity to clear eligible criminal records, register to vote, and learn about local resources that promote civic engagement and second chances.
DA Mulroy Joins Association of Women Attorneys at Annual Judicial Luncheon
 (Pictured L-R): Judge Tarik Sugarman, DA Steve Mulroy, Judge Carolyn Blackett
 DA Mulroy pictured with Judge Rhynette Hurd
 DA Mulroy pictured with general sessions civil Judge Deborah Henderson
DA Mulroy joined the Association of Women Attorneys at the annual Judicial Luncheon, hosted at the University of Memphis law school, to support women in the legal profession.
DA Mulroy Attends Haywood County NAACP Dinner
 (Pictured L-R): Former Supreme Court Justice Lyle Reid, DA Mulroy, and Brownsville,TN Mayor Bill Rawls
 DA Mulroy pictured with Fitzgerald Mann president of the Haywood County NAACP
DA Mulroy attended the Haywood County Branch NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet, held at the Carver High School gymnasium. The event celebrates community leadership, unity, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice, recognizing individuals who have made meaningful contributions to Haywood County and beyond.
DA Mulroy says he’s now focused on the surge of court cases stemming from the federal surge in Memphis...The impact on the Shelby County DA’s Office, according to Mulroy, has been “significant.” He said his staff has 52% more felony cases and 30% more misdemeanor cases to handle this week versus the week before the Memphis Safe Task Force started working. |DA: Felony cases up 52% in first week of Memphis Safe Task Force| via WMC5
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said Galison and Bonds were also charged in four other robberies, 36 hours before the hotel invasion in the South Main Arts District on Aug. 10. |Motel invasion suspects’ bonds hiked, face attempted murder charges| via WREG3
Although an investigation revealed McKinney was killed by friendly fire, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office claimed Taylor’s actions were the cause of Officer McKinney’s death. Taylor was charged with facilitation of second-degree murder and 12 counts of aggravated assault. |Teen pleads guilty, gets 18 years for Memphis officer’s death| via WMC5
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