Event Brief
Trial for Man Charged in Knoxville Revenge Killing Begins
Filed: Mar 08, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Marquis Ellis, 22, faces trial for his role in the April 2024 murder of Danishka Mejia, raising community concerns.
WHO: Marquis Ellis
WHAT: Charged in a revenge killing, facing trial
WHEN: Mar 08, 2026 at 9:56 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To address the violent crime and its impact on community safety
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