Memphis Business Academy Football Coach Charged in Drug Conspiracy
Chaz Wiseman, the head football coach at Memphis Business Academy, has been charged with four felonies related to a drug conspiracy. According to an affidavit released on Tuesday, he accepted money to provide protection to drug dealers operating in the area.
This arrest was part of a larger drug sting that resulted in the detention of 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers.
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Jody Callahan holds degrees in journalism and economics from the University of Memphis and has reported on Memphis news for over 25 years.
Summary
The head football coach at Memphis Business Academy faces serious felony charges for aiding drug dealers, part of a wider sting involving law enforcement officials; local journalism remains pivotal in informing the community.