There are 6 article(s) tagged Judge Bernice Donald:

• February 2025

  • Memphis names task force in wake of DOJ report on police

    Former federal Judge Bernice Donald will lead a team of nine local task force members, including Toney Armstrong, former director of MPD. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 24, 2025

• December 2024

  • Memphis plans to hire former federal judge to monitor MPD

    The move would be part of a plan to improve the Memphis Police Department without entering into a binding consent decree with the Department of Justice.

    By Samuel Hardiman December 20, 2024

• July 2024

  • Downtown street to be renamed after trailblazing judge

    At a reception celebrating her honor, retired judge Bernice Donald pointed out the significance of the street sign that will hang within what was once known as “Cotton Row.”

    By Julia Baker July 12, 2024

• December 2023

  • Retired Memphis judge will mediate Tyre Nichols civil case

    Bernice Donald was selected as the mediator in confidential discussions that could lead to a potential settlement or set the stage for trial if no resolution is reached, according to court documents.

    By Samuel Hardiman December 27, 2023

• December 2022

  • Judge Donald will join national mediation firm in January

    Judge Andre Mathis replaced Donald on the federal appellate court.

    By Jane Roberts December 15, 2022

• November 2022

  • Sixth Circuit appellate judge receives prestigious award for judicial excellence

    Judge Bernice Donald, born in DeSoto County, Mississippi, has been the first woman of her race to serve in every judicial position she has held, starting when she was elected to General Sessions criminal court here 1982.

    By Jane Roberts November 12, 2022