Controversial former judge who resigned from bench has died

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 07, 2026 6:04 PM CT | Published: November 07, 2026 12:28 PM CT

Former judge Melissa Boyd has died, family and officials confirmed. 

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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