Memphis

Landmark Ruling: Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Exonerated in Lawsuit, Declared Acted in Self-Defense

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has received a favorable ruling in a lawsuit filed against him by Joshua Holloway. The Shelby County Circuit Court judge overseeing the case determined that Morant was acting in self-defense when he punched Holloway in the face during a pickup game at his Tennessee home in 2022. This ruling grants Morant “the presumption of civil immunity” and places the burden of proof on Holloway to demonstrate that Morant should be held liable in the civil lawsuit. The altercation between Morant and Holloway occurred after hours of pick-up games at Morant’s … Read more

Former Memphis Judge Exposes Broken Justice System with Decline in Jury Trials Leading to Lenient Plea Deals

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After more than five years since the fatal shooting of Greater Memphis Chamber president Phil Trenary, one of the two men accused in his murder has reached a plea deal. McKinney Wright, 27 years old, pleaded guilty to the crime in December 2023. The murder took place in September 2018. The slow progress of cases making their way through the court system has raised concerns. Retired judge Bobby Carter, who now serves as a court consultant under former Memphis mayor Jim Strickland, believes that more efficient use of available tools is necessary. … Read more

Former Memphis Basketball Recruit Mikey Williams Transfers After Feeling Undervalued by Program

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former Memphis basketball signee Mikey Williams has entered the transfer portal citing a lack of priority from the Tigers, according to a statement from his lawyer, Troy Owens. Williams, a 6-foot-3 freshman guard, made the decision after Memphis failed to address his situation adequately. Williams, who faced legal trouble last year, had plans to join the team this week. However, the university’s statement mentioned that the process for his inclusion was already underway. Williams’ lawyer stated that the university did not respond to Williams’ queries regarding his status, leading to his decision … Read more