TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Nov 28, 2023

The U.S. Justice Department is partnering with law enforcement agencies on a new initiative to target violent groups threatening communities in and around Memphis. Resources include federal prosecutors from the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, as well as investigative agents, analysts and forensic experts from ATF, FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service. “The threat from organized criminal enterprises requires that we bring significant resources to bear,” said Kevin G. Ritz, U.S. attorney for the Western District. The initiative will include prevention and intervention as well as coordination with the Western District’s Reentry Court Program, which assists offenders in reintegrating into their communities.