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