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Suspended Judge, Melissa Boyd, Tenders In Her Resignation

Apr 2, 2024

Suspended Shelby County Judge Melissa Boyd has opted to resign from her position amid ongoing legal troubles. Boyd’s decision comes as she faces criminal charges and a revoked bond, marking the latest development in a tumultuous journey that began with her suspension last year over alleged drug use. The resignation letter, submitted by one of…
Embattled Judge Jailed! Melissa Boyd’s Bond Is Revoked For Positive Cocaine Tests

Mar 28, 2024

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd was sent to jail on Wednesday, March 27, after her bond was revoked for testing positive for cocaine while awaiting trial on charges of coercion of a witness and harassment. Elected in 2022, Boyd faces accusations of coercing her former campaign manager, Lashanta Rudd, to provide false testimony…
Lawyer’s Disrespectful Letter to Black Judge Sparks Outrage, Results In His Termination From Law Firm

Mar 9, 2024

A Houston lawyer faced swift consequences after sending a derogatory letter to U.S. immigration Judge Erica Hughes, questioning her authority with a disrespectful tone. The attorney, Ben Aderholt, penned the letter on his firm’s letterhead, addressing Judge Hughes by her first name and questioning her integrity. The incident, which occurred in February, resulted in Aderholt’s…
$250 Million Lawsuit Targets Basketball Legend Scottie Pippen, Brother, and Ex-Wife

Mar 6, 2024

Chyvette Valentine, a former romantic partner of basketball legend Scottie Pippen, has initiated legal action against him, his brother Carl Pippen, and his ex-wife Larsa Pippen, alleging harassment and stalking. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, seeks a staggering $250 million in damages. According to reports by the Daily Mail,…