The family of a 19-year-old Black man who was fatally shot in a confrontation with a white Memphis police officer eight years ago has asked the city’s top prosecutor to reopen the case
FILE - Mary Stewart, right, holds a photo of her son, Darrius Stewart, before a press conference outside The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., July 13, 2016. The family of Darrius Stewart, a 19-year-old Black man who was fatally shot in a confrontation with a white Memphis police officer in 2015, has asked the city’s top prosecutor to reopen the case, a lawyer said Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. MEMPHIS, Tenn.
A grand jury declined to charge Schilling despite a recommendation by then-District Attorney Amy Weirich, who reviewed an 800-page Tennessee Bureau of Investigation report on the shooting, that he be indicted for voluntary manslaughter and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
“Darrius was unarmed and Schilling has never been tried or convicted,” Moore said in the statement. “I am asking that you re-open the case and convene a new grand jury to see if a murder or manslaughter indictment is returned.” The Stewart shooting happened at a time when police shootings across the nation sparked sharp debate on use of force and racial profiling. It led to peaceful protests and vigils in Memphis, and calls for Schilling to be fired.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Black History Exhibit at Paley Musuem 2023 – New York FamilyCelebrate Black History Month with the Paley Center for Media. Now through Feb. 26, visit “A Salute to Black Achievements in Music on Television.'
Read more »
A Collective Family Photo AlbumVisual artist and archivist Renata Cherlise founded blackarchivesco in 2015 to honor the Black past by making it accessible. Her first book project does just that. naomi_elias spoke to her about the book and its visual language
Read more »
Rihanna shines bright alongside son and A$AP Rocky in new family photos for British VogueThe 'Diamonds' singer proudly showed off her growing family in a series of gorgeous family portraits.
Read more »
13 Memphis officers could be disciplined in Nichols case - New York Amsterdam NewsThirteen Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, officials said Tuesday, as city council members expressed frustration during a meeting with the police and fire chiefs for not moving quickly on policy reforms following the brutal beating.
Read more »
Canopy at Memphis riverside park named after Tyre Nichols - New York Amsterdam NewsA charitable foundation on Friday named a canopy at a Memphis park for Tyre Nichols, who died last month after he was brutally beaten by officers in a case that has intensified calls for police reform and led to emotional tributes in this Mississippi River city and around the country.
Read more »
Memphis among cities in bull’s-eye for risk of strong tornadoes in South overnightMultiple rounds of severe weather are expected across the South and lower Mississippi Valley starting on Wednesday and will bring the risk of strong tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
Read more »