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Penny Warner (center), aunt of Tasha Shelby, who has been incarcerated for 23 years, talks about her niece's plight and alleged innocence during a press conference held by Democratic candidate for Attorney General, Greta Kemp Martin. Martin spoke of how she will serve Mississippians from all walks of life if elected, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Few hopes for freedom left for woman serving life in shaken baby syndrome death
By MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,10/26/23-12:35PM , 335 Reads 4,066 Statewide
The case of a woman convicted over 20 years ago for the death of her former-fiance’s son could be reexamined through a conviction integrity unit proposed by Democratic Attorney General candidate Great Kemp Martin.
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Attorney Cliff Johnson (center) presents his case before the Mississippi Supreme Court, Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Separate court in Jackson legit, Supreme Court says, but not appointed judges
By MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,09/22/23-3:30PM , 369 Reads 6,136 Statewide
The creation of a separate court system in Jackson is valid, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Thursday, but appointing judges who would work alongside elected judges in the Hinds County Circuit Court is unconstitutional.
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Federal court clears Mississippi chief justice to appoint temporary judges in Hinds County
By MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,09/13/23-6:30PM , 920 Reads 8,588 Statewide
As early as this week, four temporary judges could be appointed to the Hinds County Circuit under House Bill 1020.
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Indianola police officer suspended in shooting of an 11-year-old faces second abuse-related lawsuit
By MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Sat,09/09/23-5:34PM , 418 Reads 7,301 Statewide
An active duty Army staff sergeant is accusing an Indianola police officer already under investigation in a separate case of tasing him, choking him and pointing a gun at him while handcuffed in December 2022, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week.
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