In a recent development at the Shelby County courthouse, a violation of probation hearing took place for Desmond Humphrey. According to a social media post by the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, the hearing took place on Wednesday.
ADA Skyler Montgomery, driving the case’s success, argued configuration for the state, leading to Humphrey being ordered by Judge Gilbert to serve the remaining 11 months of his probation period incarcerated. The reasoning behind Desmond Humphrey's original probation included a conviction for domestic assault. Now, however, he finds himself in graver peril after being rearrested on April 11 following an alleged shooting, which resulted in a victim acquiring multiple gunshot wounds to the back, stomach, and wrist.
Dalamacious proceedings unfolded in court as the victim of the April 11 incident attested to the sequence of events, providing a testimony that led to the court's ruling. This Violation of Probation hearing was just another skirmish in a legal battle that still rages, with Humphrey now facing additional charges pending a grand jury indictment.
The hearing's outcome and the forward march toward a grand jury were encapsulated neatly under the hashtags "#victimsfirst," "#offendersaccountable," and "#safershelbycounty," telegraphing the DA's office commitment to the communities they serve, as they wage war against the criminality corroding the societal fabric. With further legal actions pendulous, Humphrey's journey through the court system will surely be one to watch in the near future.
