New judge appointed in high-profile Whiteside case

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 19, 2025 12:23 PM CT | Published: November 19, 2025 12:20 PM CT

Whiteside is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female. Multiple judges have withdrawn from the case.

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lindsey whiteside sexual battery with a minor DeSoto County Judge Andrew Howorth desoto county district attorney matthew barton Judge Jeff Weill Sr.
Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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