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Significant progress made on processing sexual assault kits in West Tennessee

The average turnaround time of a rape kit in Shelby County was almost 44 weeks at the end of 2022, nearly a full year. Now, it is down to under 12 weeks.

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Oral Argument 4/9/2024

Janet Doe v. City of Memphis

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Oral Argument 2/1/2024

Alicia Franklin v. City of Memphis

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Oral Argument 9/12/2023

John Doe, et al. v. Bellevue Baptist Church

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What has changed with untested rape kits a full year after Eliza Fletcher's murder?

“Some band aids had been put on it, but no surgery has ever been done,” said Gary Smith, Gary K. Smith Law.

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Lawyer Contends MPD Protected Accused Murderer-Rapist Henderson

Judge expects to rule soon on whether to reinstate rape victim Alicia Franklin’s lawsuit

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Rape Survivor Tries Again To Sue City Of Memphis

Victim Alicia Franklin seeks help from unlikely source – her accused rapist’s girlfriend – in the case that led to the murder of Eliza Fletcher

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