Lucas Finton

@LucasFinton

U of M Grad | Criminal justice reporter at @memphisnews | Retweets are not endorsements | Any and all tips welcome at [email protected]

Grand Blanc, MI ✈️ Memphis, TN

Joined June 2013

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Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Oct 3

Three former Memphis police officers have been found guilty of various charges in the Tyre Nichols trial. Only Demetrius Haley was guilty of civil rights violations, but a lesser charge that said the force didn’t result in Nichols’ death. commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

LucasFinton's tweet card. More than 20 months after Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten, the first trial for the ex-police officers involved in his death has come to a conclusion.

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Commercial Appeal@memphisnews · Jul 21

Federal trial for Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. set for January 2026 commercialappeal.com/story/news/pol…

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Jason Munz@munzly · Jul 21

UPDATE: Sincere Parker entered a not guilty plea, according to his attorney, Art Horne. Horne also said they have text messages and videos that disprove the allegations against Parker. He also said Parker's mother was on FaceTime during the incident. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…

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Commercial Appeal@memphisnews · Jul 19

Memphis basketball's Sincere Parker allegedly attacked girlfriend, charged with aggravated assault commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…

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Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Jul 18

Ja Morant could be roped back into the yearslong lawsuit filed by a teen he punched. Two key rulings over the next few months could prevent the Memphis Grizzlies star from putting the lawsuit in his rearview. More here: commercialappeal.com/story/news/cou…

LucasFinton's tweet card. Two key rulings could prevent Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant from putting the lawsuit from a teen he punched behind him.

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Commercial Appeal@memphisnews · Jul 18

Memphis circuit court nominees reach governor, porn company files more suits | On the Docket commercialappeal.com/story/news/cou…

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Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Jul 17

The Memphis firefighters' union has sued the city over a dispute in raises. This places the city at legal odds with two unions representing first responders. More here, with updates to come: commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

LucasFinton's tweet card. The Memphis Fire Fighters Association said its members were left "high and dry" by the change to promised raises.

Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Jul 15

Shelby County government will not be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the family of Marcus Donald, the man who was strangled to death by his cellmate, a federal judge ruled. The ruling was a condemnation of sorts of the jail's management. commercialappeal.com/story/news/cou…

LucasFinton's tweet card. A federal judge Monday denied Shelby County's motion to dismiss a lawsuit after a man was killed at 201 Poplar, condemning the jail's management.

Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Jul 14

Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green is running for governor. She made the announcement this weekend and confirmed she is running in the Democratic primary to @memphisnews. commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

LucasFinton's tweet card. Jerri Green, a first-term Memphis City Councilwoman, is running for Tennessee governor. She announced her candidacy over the weekend.

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Commercial Appeal@memphisnews · Jul 11

City loses again in case against Memphis police union, Ja Morant case returns | On the Docket commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

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Commercial Appeal@memphisnews · Jul 9

Karanja Ajanaku, pioneering Memphis reporter and editor, has died at 70 commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

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Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Jul 7

After 20 years on the bench, Judge Paula Skahan said she had seen enough of crime up close. Even though it got "frustrating" at times, she still cared about rehabilitating defendants. Her message to her successor was simple: "I hope you care." commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

LucasFinton's tweet card. After 20 years on the bench, Judge Paula Skahan retired. Crime in Memphis has "gotten to" her, but said she never stopped hoping for a better future.

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CITIUS MAG@CitiusMag · Jul 7

Range: unlimited ♾️ With his 3:48.29 mile at the @nikepreclassic, Grant Fisher becomes only the second man in history (and first American) to break 3:50 in the mile, 13 minutes in the 5000m, and 27 minutes in the 10,000m. The only other athlete in history to achieve the…

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Chris Chavez@ChrisChavez · Jul 5

BEATRICE CHEBET IS INSANE. 13:58.06 5000M WORLD RECORD. FIRST WOMAN TO BREAK 14 MINUTES FOR 5K ON THE TRACK. Previous record was 14:00.21 by Gudaf Tsegay.

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Commercial Appeal@memphisnews · Jul 1

Former US Attorney Mike Dunavant tapped by Trump to head TN Western District, again commercialappeal.com/story/news/cou…

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Lucas Finton@LucasFinton · Jun 26

Federal Judge Mark Norris has recused himself from the Tyré Nichols civil lawsuit — the second case involving the police beating that he has withdrawn from this month. There is still no indication as to why he left the cases. commercialappeal.com/story/news/loc…

LucasFinton's tweet card. Judge Mark S. Norris has recused himself from the Tyré Nichols civil lawsuit, the second case involving the police beating he has withdrawn from.

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MLGW@MLGW · Jun 24

#MLGW is asking customers to reduce electricity use today and into the evening, due to extreme heat and high power demand across the region. Together, small actions can help prevent service interruptions and reduce strain on the grid. Thank you for doing your part!

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