Nov 14, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Senator Brent Taylor is once again calling out Judge Bill Anderson after an 18-year-old charged with attempted second-degree murder was released from jail without bond. Taylor wrote a letter to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy requesting him to seek an emergency writ of certiorari in criminal court, which allows a higher court to review a case to fix an "injustice." It also allows a Criminal Court judge to set a higher bond. Taylor also notes that he has the highest regard for the system of justice but "this is one case in which I do not respect the elected judge because of his history of gross leniency for defendants who are a threat to our community." The defendant, Tyreese Earnest, is accused of shooting a FedEx employee in the hub's parking lot last month. He was then released from jail without bond. Tyreese Earnest (SCSO) The letter says Judge Anderson allowed Earnest to be released on his own recognizance after he was found to be a threat to the community by a Shelby County Judicial Commissioner. Mulroy said on Wednesday that the D.A.’s office opposed lowering Earnest’s initial $200,000 bond which was set by a judicial commissioner, and also opposed his release without bond. “The details of the alleged crime, the fact the victim was ambushed, and the violent nature of it convinces us that this suspect is a threat to public safety. I respect the court’s decision but disagree with it," Mulory said in a statement. “Be sure if the defendant violates the terms of release, we will be ready to ask the court to reincarcerate him. As for the case, we will further investigate, build a strong case, and prosecute vigorously." Twins charged in FedEx employee shooting released without bond A day after the letter was sent to Mulroy, two twin brothers also charged in the case were released from jail without bond. 18-year-olds Ja’Marion and Ja’Marcus Odell are both charged with criminal attempt facilitation of second-degree murder. Left to right: Jamarcus Odell and Jamarion Odell (Photos courtesy of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office) Back in August, Taylor wrote a letter to Mulroy and the Disciplinary Counsel Marshall Davidson addressing his concerns with the Railgarten shooting suspect being released from jail without paying bond. Davidson serves as the Disciplinary Counsel for the Board of Judicial Conduct and investigates complaints made against judges.
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