2022/23

Annual
Report
ONE YEAR REVIEW | SEPT. 2022-SEPT. 2023

OFFICE OF SHELBY COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL

STEVE MULROY
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ANNUAL REPORT 2023

DA’s
Message
I took office September 2022 with a mandate to
change practices from the last several decades.
To say that this first year in office was
challenging would be a stark understatement.
In my first week, we saw the tragic Eliza Fletcher
kidnapping/murder case; and the multi-hour
“Facebook Live” shooting spree leading to
charges against Ezekiel Kelly; both receiving
national, even international, attention. That
December saw a record number of Officer-
Involved Shootings. The next month saw the Tyre
In the pages that follow, you’ll read about
Nichols case again put our office in the new initiatives refocusing on violent crime;
international spotlight. The months following saw new partnerships with MPD on Cold Cases
continued rises in crime, particularly auto thefts and Organized Retail Theft; new initiatives in
and break-ins. Juvenile Court on Auto Thefts and Break-Ins;
and ways we’re working to move cases
Yet silver linings emerge. We rose to the early through the system faster. You’ll also read
challenges, which prepared us well for about how we’ve become the most
challenges to come. We took swift and decisive transparent, and racially diverse, DA’s Office
action in the Eliza Fletcher and Ezekiel Kelly in Shelby County’s history; how we’re working
cases, demanding the ultimate penalty. We with national experts on best practices to
created a new Justice Review Unit which, among intervene meaningfully in defendant’s lives so
other things, has given us an independent they don’t repeat their crimes. And how
consideration of Officer-Involved Shootings, and recognizing that we have a crime crisis, I
a revolutionary new transparency policy
convened the key criminal justice decision-
providing quick public release of video footage.
makers at a Public Safety Summit to come up
That quick release occurred in Tyre Nichols’
with consensus priority strategies and much
case. But because we first brought charges
against the officers involved (in record time),
more.
Memphis didn’t burn—and neither did the other
cities around the nation seeing massive protests. We won’t bend the curve on crime, or
National commentators called our handling of the straighten out a broken system, overnight.
case a “blueprint” for the nation. But we will get there, with your help.

And the work continued, on both Crime and We’ll work ceaselessly to do both. And there’s
Reform. There are those who see those two more to come.
goals as contradictory, when they’re in fact
complementary. Reform restores public
confidence in the fairness of our system, which is
understandably low after years of neglect. That
renewed public confidence encourages the
community to cooperate with law enforcement
more—giving tips, reporting crimes, serving as
witnesses. And it’s that cooperation that’s most
important to flattening, and then lowering, the
Crime curve.

It's not fairness versus safety. It’s not even a

balance between fairness and safety. It’s fairness
in service of safety.

We’re working on both. PAGE 1

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1 REFOCUS ON VIOLENT CRIME

CRIME
Nonfatal Shooting Policy: Attempted Murder & Aggravated Assault cases can no longer
be dismissed without the approval of the Deputy DA, who will check to make sure all
criminal history checks, ballistic tests, redoubled efforts to get witness cooperation, etc.,
have been exhausted.

Aggravated Assault Policy: Absent unusual circumstances, if a defendant points a gun at

a person and pulls the trigger, regardless of what happens next, Straight Probation will
not be a plea offer—there must be some jail time.

Deemphasize Certain Non-Public Safety Offenses: Such as marijuana possession and

being late on fines and fees, to better focus on violent crime.

“Fast Track” Violent Cases: We’ll identify all files involving Murder, Robbery, Carjacking,
attempts to commit those crimes, and Aggravated Assault where a shot is fired.
Prosecutors will have tighter deadlines to get those cases to a Preliminary Hearing, to get
Indictments, and to ultimately dispose of the case. Prosecutors will also have to regularly
consult with law enforcement, listen to jail calls, and check the defendant for possible
crimes in other jurisdictions, as appropriate.

2 CREATION OF JUSTICE REVIEW UNIT

The Justice Review Unit (JRU) is an independent unit that does not work regularly with law
enforcement or the rest of the office, housed physically separate and reports directly and
solely to the DA. JRU looks for potential wrongful conviction and wrongful sentence cases. It
also provides independent recommendations in Officer-Involved Fatality cases where the
DA brings in the TBI for an independent investigation.

3 STAFF DIVERSITY + REORGANIZATION

We’ve hired over 85 new employees, including 40 new prosecutors. Among staff, persons of
color increased 10 percent, from 30 percent to 40 percent. Among prosecutors, the
increase was by a third, from 15 percent to 20 percent. The number of attorney supervisors
of color has doubled.

Reorganization We’ve disbanded the Special Prosecution Unit, distributing all felony cases
more evenly among Vertical Teams and various Criminal Courts. We’ve folded the
Environmental Unit into the Economic Crimes Unit to make staff less top-heavy. We’ve
distributed Murder and similarly challenging cases more evenly among all prosecutors,
including those not assigned to Vertical Teams. The office has also created and filled two
new positions: a Grants Coordinator and a Chief Data Officer.

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ABOUT THE
OFFICE

The Shelby County District Attorney's

Office comprises approximately 120 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
prosecutors and 110 other professionals, Steve Mulroy | District Attorney
including investigators, victim witness Paul Hagerman | Deputy District
coordinators, and other administrators—all
Attorney
dedicated to the Office's mission of
enhancing public safety, fostering
restoration and prevention, and ensuring Ernest Brooks | Associate Deputy DA
equal justice for all. Jessica Indingaro | Chief
Administrative Officer
Each year, the Shelby County DA's Office Chris Lareau | First Deputy
investigates close to 90,000 cases to Vishant Shah | Chief Data Officer
prosecute crime and assist victims--all
Gerald Skahn | Special Assistant of
while implementing crime prevention
Post-Conviction
strategies to improve public safety and
Erica Williams | Director of
the quality of life in Shelby County. The
Office also operates several innovative Communications and Public Affairs
programs that focus on the engagement
and improvement of the community.

The dedicated team at the Shelby County

DA's Office tirelessly strives for justice and
is wholeheartedly committed to
contributing to a safer and more just
Shelby County.

Prosecutors 120

Other Professionals 110

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ABOUT THE Our office has 10 Vertical Teams, each of

which prosecutes all cases coming
through a particular General Sessions

OFFICE: UNITS
Court (for misdemeanor and pretrial
matters) and a specific Criminal Court (for
felony trials). In addition, we have six
specialty units.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE JUVENILE COURT

UNIT UNIT
Handles cases of domestic assault and Prosecutes in Shelby County Juvenile
homicide committed by intimate partners. Court all cases alleging that a child under
Also works closely with the Shelby County 18 has committed a delinquent act. Also
Family Center and other victim providers. handle truancy dockets, involving parents
and guardians of excessive school
absences. Where necessary, prosecutors
CRIME STRATEGIES AND may also seek transfer from juvenile court
NARCOTICS PROSECUTION UNIT to criminal court for prosecution as an
adult.
Works to identify and prosecute crime
drivers, files nuisance actions to eliminate ECONOMIC CRIMES
criminal activity, and prosecutes all felony UNIT
drug offenders.
Charged offenses include homicides, Prosecutes fraud, embezzlement, bribery,
aggravated robberies, kidnappings, rapes, and related complex nonviolent crimes.
criminal-attempted murders and narcotics Beginning fall 2023, ECU began handling
trafficking. all cases in Environmental Court, including
urban blight code violations, animal
SPECIAL VICTIM’S cruelty, worker exploitation, and job
misclassification.
UNIT (SVU)
Focuses on the needs of those who are
among the most vulnerable in our
community. SVU prosecutes all cases of
rape, child sexual abuse, severe physical
abuse of child victims, elder abuse and
vulnerable adult abuse.

DUI UNIT
Prosecutes all driving-under-the-
influence cases in the Criminal Courts.
Through a united effort with local law
enforcement, the unit seeks to reduce
the number of DUI-related fatalities.

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FAST FACTS

Case Volume 87,206

AVERAGE CASELOAD PER
498
PROSECUTOR
Felony 9,867

Misdemeanor 33,034

Traffc Cases 44,305

SHELBY COUNTY JAIL AVERAGE POPULATION

CHARGES FILED 120, 257
(ADP)

Felony 47, 184 2022 ADP 2,603

Misdemeanor 73,073 2023 ADP 2,360

Percentage Change -8.9

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NOTABLE The SCDAG’s office handles

approximately 87,000 cases each year.

CASES
Each is a priority in our office as we seek
justice for victims. However, in the past
year there have been several cases that
received local and national attention.

ELIZA FLETCHER
On September 2, 2022, beloved mom, wife,
and teacher Eliza Fletcher was forcibly
abducted during her morning run. Memphis
united in its search to find her and then united
in shock and grief when her body was found
two days later behind a vacant house.

Cleotha Abston/Henderson is charged with her

murder and kidnapping and is in custody with
no bond. A death penalty notice has been
filed, and the case is expected to go to trial in
2024.

TYRE NICHOLS
On January 7, 2023, Tyre Nichols was stopped by
a few Memphis Police officers and subsequently
chased and beaten. He died three days later.
Memphis and the world watched the video of the
horrific incident. This office took swift action and,
within three weeks of the incident, indicted five
Memphis Police Officers for Second Degree
Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, and Official
Misconduct charges.

Our office was recognized nationally for this and

cited as providing the “blueprint” for such cases.
This prosecution is proceeding, with several
pretrial motions already having been litigated.
The trial is expected in 2024.

“We have a precedent that has been set here in Memphis, and we intend to hold
this blueprint for all America from this day forward.”
-Ben Crump, Civil Rights Attorney | Attorney of Family of Tyre Nichols

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NOTABLE CASES
EZEKIEL KELLY Ezekiel Kelly
Ezekiel Kelly is facing 28 charges encompassing three charges
of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, numerous counts
of reckless endangerment, and a terrorism charge following a
shooting spree in 2022.

In light of Kelly's extensive criminal record, which traces back

to the age of 15, our office has declared their intention to seek
the death penalty in this case.

JUSTICE REVIEW UNIT

ARTIS WHITEHEAD

Prior to District Attorney Mulroy taking office, there was only one
conviction review unit in Tennessee, created in 2016 in Davidson
County (Nashville).

In 2023, the Shelby County DA's Office created the Justice Review
Unit (JRU), Tennessee's second conviction review unit and the first
to include wrongful sentences and convictions in its mandate. The
JRU is an independent unit within the DA's Office-housed
separately from the rest of the office.

The DA has also assigned the JRU the task of making independent
recommendations regarding possible prosecution of law
enforcement officers in Officer-Involved Fatality cases.
ARTIS WHITEHEAD

In 2003, Artis Whitehead was convicted of the daytime armed robbery of B.B. King’s nightclub, with
seven employees and patrons present. Whitehead received a 249-year sentence.

In 2007, the Tennessee Innocence Project took over Artis Whitehead’s petition for post-conviction
relief and filed a “coram nobis” petition alleging newly discovered evidence.

On September 26, 2023, JRU filed an Answer to the petitions, which agreed with some of the positions
taken by the Tennessee Innocence Project regarding Mr. Whitehead’s potential misidentification at
trial. Only two of the seven employees present during the robbery identified Mr. Whitehead. One has
since recanted that identification, and there are reasons for questioning the other, including witness
testimony at trial indicating that the actual assailant was much shorter and lighter than Mr. Whitehead.

Further errors at trial included a conflict of interest by Mr. Whitehead’s trial counsel, deviations from
accepted police practices and procedures, and, indeed, newly discovered evidence involving an
alleged anonymous tipster who was a paid police informant.

Taken together and seen through the lens of the evolving science of misidentification to which two
expert witnesses testified, the State lost confidence in the verdict against Mr. Whitehead. We
conceded this to the Court and did not oppose a new trial. The Court has since granted a new trial.

DA Mulroy has since decided not to re-try the case, citing significant doubt about the evidence of
guilt.
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POLICY INTO PRACTICE

Under DA Mulroy's leadership, the pursuit of

safety in Shelby County has taken on a new
dimension. Data-driven, smart solutions have
been at the forefront of efforts to enhance
public safety. Additionally, the office has
implemented innovative strategies to prevent
and address crime effectively, ensuring the
well-being of Shelby County.

Trust and transparency have become

hallmarks of DA Mulroy's tenure. The District
Attorney's Office has made itself more
accessible than ever before. We believe that
trust can grow between the office and the
community it serves by sharing information,
engaging with the public, and providing clear
insights into the workings of the justice
system. In this annual report, you will discover the remarkable
strides made under DA Mulroy's leadership, from
Community collaboration and engagement fostering fairness in the criminal justice system to
have been central to DA Mulroy's approach. implementing smart safety solutions, building trust
The office has actively sought input from and transparency, and fostering community
residents, community leaders, and collaboration and engagement. DA Mulroy's vision for
stakeholders. This collaborative effort ensures a just, safe, and united Shelby County continues to
that justice is not only done but also that it is a drive progress, setting a high standard for the years
shared endeavor that enriches the lives of all ahead.
Shelby County residents.

PRIORITIES

COMMUNITY
SAFETY TRUST
ENGAGEMENT
+ + FAIRNESS +
SERVICE TRANSPARENCY
OUTREACH

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A SAFER SHELBY
COUNTY
We know that a small number of repeat violent offenders are responsible for a large percentage of our violent
crimes. In our first year, we have adopted policies and practices designed to improve safety by refocusing on
violent crime and increasing the speed at which cases are resolved.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT POLICY

1 Absent unusual circumstances, if a defendant
points a gun at a person and pulls the trigger,
regardless of what happens next, straight
probation will not be our plea bargain offer.
They must serve prison time.

DEEMPHASIZE CERTAIN
2 NONVIOLENT OFFENSES
Deemphasize prosecutions for marijuana
possession and unpaid fines and fees, to
better focus on violent crime.

FAST TRACK VIOLENT CASES

3 For 11 violent and violence-associated
offenses, get tougher on bail; have tighter
deadlines for resolving; and do more intense
investigations.

OPERATION BROKEN BOTTLES

4 The DA's Office set up a task force to work on
business “smash & grab” break-ins,
partnering with MPD. Since its inception, the
office has brought down an organized retail
theft ring with 27 indictments and counting.

PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMIT

5 Spearheaded by DA Mulroy, this summit
brought together City and County Mayor,
MPD Chief, Sheriff, and many other officials
to develop five Consensus Priority Strategies
on Crime. See website for a list of the public
safety summit priorities.

A FOCUS ON ANIMAL CRUELTY

6 Upon taking office, DA Mulroy hired retired
judge (and animal welfare expert) Donna
Fields as a prosecutor working solely on
animal cruelty cases.
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SAFETY + SERVICE:
SUPPORTING VICTIMS
One of the District Attorney’s Office's leading
roles is to support crime victims. We do that in
several ways, including assisting victims through
HIGHLIGHTS
the court process, informing them of their rights
in the criminal justice system, and advocating for Secured free parking for victims and
them through each step of a criminal case. witnesses.

We have more than 25 Victim/Witness

Coordinators (VWC) who are specially trained to Hired a new VWC to work in the new bail
assist victims of homicide, Hispanic victimization, hearing room to contact victims regarding
sexual assault, elder abuse, domestic violence, bail hearings.
and gangs. Most of our coordinators are certified
with the Victim/Witness Advocate Credentialing
Program.

Victim and witness coordinators play a crucial Partnered with the Crime Victims and Rape
role in providing vital support and assistance to Crisis Center to house an advocate in the
victims of crime and witnesses involved in legal courthouse to connect victims who appear in
proceedings. Their primary objective is to ensure court to services.
that victims and witnesses are treated with
compassion, respect, and sensitivity throughout
the criminal justice process.

Since September 2022, VW coordinators have Obtained grant to fund a National Crime
Victims’ Rights Week campaign.
served more than 13,000 new victims while still
offering support to victims in previous cases that
precede 2022.

Hosted 12th annual Season of Remembrance

event for families of homicide victims during
the holiday season.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our office has a community engagement team consisting of our community affairs director, Environmental
Court staff, expungement attorney, and two prosecutors assigned full-time to select precincts in Shelby
County. The Community Engagement Unit organizes several events throughout the year to connect our office
with the public.

RESTORATION SUNDAY
Our office along with several other Shelby
County Offices, gather to host quarterly clinics
that handle child support issues, restore driver’s
licenses, offer education opportunities, job
recruitment and possibly expunge minor
convictions related to Shelby County.
Restoration Saturday affects thousands of
Shelby County residents each year.

EXPUNGEMENT CLINICS
Expungement is the legal process through which an individual's criminal record is sealed or
erased, effectively giving them a clean slate. This process is crucial for those who have made
mistakes in the past but are committed to turning their lives around. A criminal record can be a
significant barrier to employment, housing, education, and various other opportunities, making
it difficult for individuals to reintegrate into society.

This year, our office hosted six expungement clinics and resource fairs assisting more than
1200 Shelby County residents.

CLERGY LUNCHEONS
Our office partners with local churches to host a
quarterly Minister’s Luncheon where clergy and law
enforcement officials can get together to speak about
community initiatives and crime prevention.

DA’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

In the fall of 2023, DA Mulroy launched the DA’s
Advisory Council (DAAC), which was established to
foster a more robust and collaborative relationship
between the DA’s Office and its diverse communities.
By bringing together business and community
leaders, the DAAC can create a platform of
meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and
understanding.

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TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY

The criminal justice system depends on the

public trusting the work that we do.
Hiring of a Chief Data Officer, a first for
Without it, the community won’t cooperate
with law enforcement, and the criminal
the Shelby County DA’s Office.
justice system suffers. DA Mulroy's
commitment to gaining and keeping the The CDO is responsible for:
public's trust is exemplified through our Creating a data culture
ongoing pledge to be transparent and Promoting a self-service data
accountable. analysis
Developing data operations
By collecting and analyzing data on how improving data quality
our office uses its prosecutorial discretion,
we can be more efficient and effective in
everything from staffing to evaluating
employee performance and improving case
strategies. Publishing that data allows the
community to see how we’re doing on In January 2022, the DA launched the “DA’s
fairness and effectiveness, restoring public Town Hall” series to help strengthen the
trust and holding us accountable. relationship between the office and the
community. These town halls are
instrumental in fostering transparency,
accountability, and mutual understanding.

The stops consist of areas in various

locations throughout Shelby County,
including Frayser, Germantown, and
Whitehaven.
In May, the office entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
Justice Innovation Lab (JIL) to enhance BI-WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCES
data transparency in the office. JIL In April 2023, our office began holding press
comprises former prosecutors and data conferences every other week, inviting all
analysis experts with significant experience media outlets to attend.
working with prosecutors nationally on
data-driven prosecution. The DA is the only Shelby County official to
hold regular press conferences. All local
JIL started reviewing and analyzing the media outlets, including print, digital,
office's case management data for data television, and radio, are represented at the
quality and integrity. In addition, JIL trained press conferences—allowing us to reach the
ADAs and support staff on data-driven diverse residents of Shelby County.
decision making. JIL's technical assistance
will increase data transparency and
accountability, including a public-facing
Data Dashboard on our website, which we
expect in 2024.

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FAIRNESS: A MORE JUST SHELBY

COUNTY

THE NEED FOR REFORM

While public safety has been the the District Attorney’s Office priority, another focus has been
placed on ensuring fairness within the criminal justice system. This strategic focus has emerged
from a growing recognition that equity and justice are essential pillars of our work.

By prioritizing fairness, the District Attorney aims to rectify historical disparities and biases that have
disproportionately affected marginalized communities in Shelby County.

ADDRESSING THE ISSUES

Our commitment extends to fostering transparency in
prosecutorial decisions, advocating for unbiased policing
practices, and working toward restorative justice solutions.
By addressing systemic inequalities and promoting a fairer
criminal justice system, our office seeks to rebuild trust within
the community, enhance public safety, and uphold the
fundamental principles of justice for all residents of Shelby
County.

Addressing the underlying issues causing defendants to

offend—substance abuse, mental health issues, education,
joblessness---helps prevent recidivism (repeat offenses) and
promotes public safety.

When appropriate, our office refers people to various

diversion programs and services to promote accountability
and reduce the likelihood of future offenses.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
DA’S COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM
The Community Justice Program (CJP) is a grassroots alternative to traditional
prosecution aimed at restoring victims and communities impacted by crime. Its mission is
to unite the victim, the responsible party, and the community so that all parties can work
together to make the victim whole, curb future offenses, and give the community a larger
role in the criminal justice process.

Cases are referred to the CJP by prosecutors who would otherwise handle the cases in
court. If the participant completes the requirements ordered by the CJP, the case will be
returned to prosecutors, who will then dismiss the case and help get the criminal charge
expunged The program has expanded by adding two additional community justice
advocates responsible for providing services for the CJP.

In addition, the CJP is partnering with the American Prosecution Association to pioneer a
cutting-edge restorative justice program focusing on shoplifting cases, assisted by a
$50,000 grant from the APA.
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LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS

POST-CONVICTION JURISDICTION
Another recent legislative change attempted to remove
jurisdiction from certain post-conviction proceedings from locally-
elected DA’s statewide. Even though those cases are conducted
in the local trial courts, the legislature attempted to appoint the
unelected Nashville-based Attorney General as the representative
of the State of Tennessee. In Shelby County Criminal Court DA
Mulroy personally argued the Motion to Disqualify the Attorney
General on the basis that the new statute was unconstitutional.
Not only was the legislature’s process to pass the law less than
transparent, but it violated the Constitution since people have the
right to be prosecuted in a court with a locally-elected judge by a
locally-elected prosecutor.
DA Mulroy argues the constitutional
challenge to the new capital post- DA Mulroy was successful in the trial court before Judge Paula
conviction law. Skahan, and looks forward to continuing to represent the people
of Shelby County as this case moves into the appellate courts.

FRIENDS OF GEORGE’S
DA’s are required to enforce the criminal laws as passed by the state legislature. While they have
discretion on how to deploy resources, they are not permitted to just ignore categories of crimes.
The state legislature passed a new law that criminalized drag performances, and require DA Mulroy
to prosecute people arrested for those new crimes. DA Mulroy was sued by Friends of George’s, a
local production company renowned for its humorous stage shows including performers in drag in
order to try to prevent the law from going into effect. Representing DA Mulroy, the Attorney General
argued strongly in favor of the need for the law and its constitutionality, but United States District
Thomas L. Parker nonetheless entered orders to prevent DA Mulroy from enforcing this
unconstitutional law. DA Mulroy was glad that he “lost” this case.

BLENDED SENTENCING
Working with the Crime Commission and key legislators like Sens. Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) and
Brent Taylor (R-Germantown), DA Mulroy supported a “blended sentencing” bill in the 2023 General
Assembly. “Blended sentencing” would allow serious juvenile offenders to be detained or supervised
on probation past the age of 19 (where Juvenile Court jurisdiction currently ends) through age 24.
Sponsored by Sen. Taylor, the bill passed the Senate unanimously. It currently awaits action by the
House.

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