There are 9 article(s) tagged Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd:

• April 2024

  • Embattled judge Melissa Boyd resigns

    The move stops a planned vote Thursday, April 4, that would’ve likely seen Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd removed from the bench. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 02, 2024

• March 2024

  • Embattled judge jailed on bond revocation

    Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd, who had been out on a $5,000 bond since Dec. 13, was taken into custody Wednesday.

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    Vote on embattled judge’s removal set for April

    By Aarron Fleming March 27, 2024

  • Embattled judge tests positive for drugs, again

    Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd’s bond could be revoked for continued use of drugs and alcohol.

    By Aarron Fleming March 26, 2024

• January 2024

  • Tennessee General Assembly 2024 session preview, part 2: criminal justice bills

    Other than Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal to expand private school vouchers, legislation intended to fight crime is likely to be the General Assembly’s biggest focus in its 2023 legislative session, which begins Tuesday.

    By Ian Round January 08, 2024

• December 2023

  • Suspended judge pleads not guilty in criminal court

    Suspended Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd’s attorneys say the allegations against her are an “intentional political move.” 

    By Julia Baker December 21, 2023

  • Embattled Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd indicted

    The Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judge has been indicted for coercion of a witness and harassment, according to court records.

    By Aarron Fleming December 13, 2023

• October 2023

  • Exclusive: Reprimanded judge talks why she’s been away from the bench

    Shelby County Criminal Court 9 Judge Melissa Boyd said she reached an agreement with the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct to temporarily step down after complaints and an order of protection were filed against her.

    By Aarron Fleming October 16, 2023

• May 2023

  • Judge Melissa Boyd temporarily stepping away from bench due to illness

    A senior judge is likely to be appointed to handle the court’s docket in Boyd’s absence.

    By Julia Baker May 26, 2023

  • Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd receives public reprimand

    A public release of the reprimand, dated May 8, states Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge A. Melissa Boyd has solicited resources and cash donations on Facebook to benefit a school. 

    By Julia Baker May 11, 2023