Tami Sawyer appears in court; attorney says trial on track for January

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County general session court clerk Tami Sawyer appeared before a judge on Wednesday as her embezzlement case continues.

Sawyer is charged with embezzling $45,000 in taxpayer money for personal use, including sporting events and hotel stays. She has pleaded not guilty.

Sawyer’s attorney, John Keith Perry, said the trial is still scheduled for January 11, 2027. She is scheduled to make her final court appearance in December, ahead of the 4-day trial.

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