Tag: memphis
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Attempted Kidnapping, Stalking of Memphis Mayor
Trenton Abston faces federal charges for attempted kidnapping and stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young. A grand jury returned a two-count indictment, marking a significant development in the case against Abston.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegal Trenton AbstonPaul YoungMemphisKidnappingStalkingFederal Grand JuryIndictmentFBI
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports spike in U.S. pedestrian deaths
The Washington Post reports that pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have risen 70% between 2010 and 2023, with deadly clusters on multilane roads in economically distressed areas.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportationFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegal pedestrian deathstraffic fatalitiesurban planningNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationTransportation DepartmentJackson AvenueMemphisThe Washington Post