Attorney Gary K. Smith Participating in the 2024 ABOTA Masters in Trial Program at University of Memphis Law School
Attorneys Gary K. Smith and Phil Campbell Play (and win) the Annual Dick Jerman Memorial Golf Tournament
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.
Oral Argument 4/9/2024
Janet Doe v. City of Memphis
Oral Argument 2/1/2024
Alicia Franklin v. City of Memphis
Oral Argument 9/12/2023
John Doe, et al. v. Bellevue Baptist Church
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.
Judge denies City of Memphis' latest motions in class action lawsuit over untested rape kits
Survivors hope for justice after judge denies city’s request to drop rape kit lawsuit
Judge denies city’s demand to drop rape kit lawsuit, city moves to appeal
Former Woodland Presbyterian pastor admitted sexual abuse
New evidence emerge in Alicia Franklin's rape case
Lawyer Contends MPD Protected Accused Murderer-Rapist Henderson
Judge expects to rule soon on whether to reinstate rape victim Alicia Franklin’s lawsuit
Judge to decide whether to reinstate Abston-Henderson rape lawsuit
Decision on whether or not to reinstate Alicia Franklin lawsuit in the hands of Shelby County judge
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
Rape Kit Reforms Loom As Alicia Franklin Heads Back To Court
Alicia Franklin’s attorney lays out new claims, hoping lawsuit against City of Memphis reinstated
Rape Victim Wants Lawsuit Against MPD Reinstated
Attorneys for Alicia Franklin cite new evidence, saying police may have been “protecting” suspect Cleotha Henderson
