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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 Melissa R. DuBose’s Historic Approval Paves the Way for Diversity on Rhode Island’s Federal Bench

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Providence, Rhode Island – The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary has given its approval to the nomination of District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose to the federal bench. With a vote of 12-9, mainly along party lines, DuBose is now one step closer to taking the U.S. District Court seat relinquished by Judge William E. Smith. If the nomination is confirmed by the full Senate, DuBose will make history as Rhode Island’s first person of color and LGBTQ+ judge. DuBose’s nomination was put forward by President Joe Biden in January, following the recommendation of … Read more