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Emiley Morgan

Emiley Morgan is a legal affairs reporter for the Deseret News. She worked in the Features department before joining the News Division in 2009. Before her time at the Deseret News, she worked as a reporter and editor for BYU's Daily Universe. Emiley grew up in Greeley, Colo., and attended BYU, where she graduated with a degree in Communications: Print Journalism in 2009. During her time at BYU, she studied Italian in Rome and Turin, participated in a foreign correspondent's training in Prague and worked as an intern in the Scottish Parliament. She currently resides in Salt Lake City with her husband.

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Recent Articles by Emiley Morgan

Family, drug court graduation give mother reason to smile

Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:59 pm MDT

Tara Roweton said Thursday it "feels great" to graduate from family dependency drug court. It's a big step on her quest to have a happy, stable life for her and her son.

Deputy shot man twice but didn't call paramedics, lawsuit claims

Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:53 pm MDT

The family of Troy Burkinshaw, who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging he used unnecessary force in killing a man following a low-speed chase.

Roy man sent to prison for killing father who he said abused him

Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:38 am MDT

Joseph Nance pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing his father in a Kaysville motel. Prosecutors said they took a history of abuse into account when offering the plea deal.

Man accused of abusing teenage boy in park ordered to stand trial

Published: Monday, May 20, 2013 6:22 pm MDT

William Estell, who police believe may have been sexually abusing young boys for years, was ordered to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the assault of a 14-year-old boy in a park.

Bail decision delayed for doctor accused of killing ex-wife

Published: Monday, May 20, 2013 5:38 pm MDT

Attorneys for John Brickman Wall, who is accused of killing his ex-wife, are seeking to have his bail reduced from $1.5 million to $100,000, but decided Monday to argue their case at a future hearing.

Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend

Published: Monday, May 20, 2013 2:26 pm MDT

Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40 times when her bo...

Photo gallery: Tree climbing professionals put skills to the test at Annual Tree Climbing Championship

Published: Monday, May 20, 2013 1:10 pm MDT

19th Annual Tree Climbing Championship showcased the talents of the states best tree climbers as they competed for the title of Utah's champion in various categories.

Prison ordered for man who shot neighbor he thought was 'telepathically' threatening him

Published: Saturday, May 18, 2013 5:16 pm MDT

A Centerville man who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to shooting his neighbor was sentenced to prison. He said he believed the neighbor was "telepathically" raping his wife.

Hundreds of volunteers tackle service projects in Salt Lake City

Published: Saturday, May 18, 2013 2:04 pm MDT

Upwards of 750 members of the LDS Riverton Utah YSA Stake traveled to Salt Lake City Saturday to tackle a number of projects in an effort to help members of the Salt Lake Wells Stake.

Man's decision to stop his life support led to 2nd murder charge

Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 6:05 pm MDT

A judge is considering whether to order a trial for a man charged with murdering two people in a Sandy garage.

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