Shelby County judge’s referral to legislature isn’t the state’s first
Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd was referred to the Tennessee General Assembly for “further action.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
At least 11 judges have been referred for removal dating back to the 1800s for a variety of offenses, from aiding in a duel to writing a letter to Hustler magazine on official stationery.
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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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