Exclusive: Reprimanded judge talks why she’s been away from the bench
Although they have been able to keep up with the workload, Chris Craft said Melissa Boyd’s vacancy is still felt. (12019/Pixaby)
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.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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