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Embattled Shelby County Judge Melissa Boyd Resigns Amidst Controversy and Removal Hearing

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd, who has faced numerous controversies during her time on the bench, has submitted a resignation letter, indicating her desire to step down from her position immediately. This news comes just a day after it was reported that Boyd sought to retire at the end of May. The long-awaited removal hearing before the Tennessee General Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, will likely be canceled now that Boyd has chosen to resign. According to Boyd’s attorney, Brain Faughnan, the judge has expressed her willingness to move up the … Read more

Judge Sets Jury Trial Date in New Year’s Day Double Murder Case: March Trial Scheduled for Death of Justin Boyd and Jasmine Ivy-Dede

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A jury trial has been scheduled for March in the case of a double murder that occurred on New Year’s Day. The trial will address the deaths of Justin Boyd and Jasmine Ivy-Dede. According to a judge’s ruling on Friday, the trial will take place later this year. The victims, Justin Boyd and Jasmine Ivy-Dede, lost their lives on January 1st in a tragic incident. The judge’s decision to set a jury trial for the case is a significant development in seeking justice for their deaths. The trial is expected to shed light on the … Read more