Mar 2, 2015: Ms Litigation Review: Justice King Shoots Gay Marriage Opponents in the Gut
Six justices agreed with the Order. Justice Chandler disagreed, without indicating how he would vote on the issue. Justice King disagreed with a 25 page opinion explaining why Mississippi’s ban on same sex marriage violates the Equal Protection Clause. Justice Kitchens joined Justice King’s opinion.
Six justices agreed with the Order. Justice Chandler disagreed, without indicating how he would vote on the issue. Justice King disagreed with a 25 page opinion explaining why Mississippi’s ban on same sex marriage violates the Equal Protection Clause. Justice Kitchens joined Justice King’s opinion.
Feb 26, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi justices dislike delay in gay-divorce ruling
Their 26-page statement, written by Justice Leslie D. King and joined by Justice James Kitchens, was attached to an order by a six-member court majority.
Their 26-page statement, written by Justice Leslie D. King and joined by Justice James Kitchens, was attached to an order by a six-member court majority.
May 2, 2013: The Atlantic: A Ghost of Mississippi: The Willie Manning Capital Case
In dissent, Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Leslie D. King, who is black, gave today's readers a sense of what jury selection was like in the Manning murder trial back in December 1994.
In dissent, Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Leslie D. King, who is black, gave today's readers a sense of what jury selection was like in the Manning murder trial back in December 1994.
Feb 24, 2011: Youtube: Gov. Barbour appoints King to Mississippi Supreme Court
Gov. Haley Barbour on Feb. 23 announced the appointment of Judge Leslie D. King to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective today. King serves as Chief Judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. King replaces Justice James Graves, who was sworn in as a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday. King will serve the remainder of the term through December 2012. The Governor's Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee will recommend a replacement for King's District 2, Position 2 seat on the appellate bench, representing the Second Congressional District.
Gov. Haley Barbour on Feb. 23 announced the appointment of Judge Leslie D. King to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective today. King serves as Chief Judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. King replaces Justice James Graves, who was sworn in as a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday. King will serve the remainder of the term through December 2012. The Governor's Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee will recommend a replacement for King's District 2, Position 2 seat on the appellate bench, representing the Second Congressional District.
Justice Leslie D. King is a native of Greenville, where he began practicing law in 1973. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1970, and from the Texas Southern University School of Law in 1973. Judge King was elected to the Court of Appeals in 1994 and began hearing cases in January 1995. He served as Chief Judge from April 30, 2004, through March 1, 2011. Gov. Haley Barbour appointed him to a vacancy on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He took the oath of office to serve on the Supreme Court on March 1, 2011.
Justice King served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1980 through 1994. During his tenure, he was named vice-chairman of the Ways and Means Committee (1988-1991) and vice-chairman of the Conservation and Water Resources Committee (since 1992). Other committees on which he served include: Judiciary, Insurance, Environmental Protection Council, Housing Finance Oversight, and Universities and Colleges. He was chairman of the Mississippi Black Legislative Caucus in 1988. He previously served as Youth Court Counselor for Washington County, Public Defender, Youth Court Prosecutor, and Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Metcalfe. Justice King and his wife, the former Patricia Smith of Greenville, have two daughters and a granddaughter. They attend the St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church in Greenville
Justice King served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1980 through 1994. During his tenure, he was named vice-chairman of the Ways and Means Committee (1988-1991) and vice-chairman of the Conservation and Water Resources Committee (since 1992). Other committees on which he served include: Judiciary, Insurance, Environmental Protection Council, Housing Finance Oversight, and Universities and Colleges. He was chairman of the Mississippi Black Legislative Caucus in 1988. He previously served as Youth Court Counselor for Washington County, Public Defender, Youth Court Prosecutor, and Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Metcalfe. Justice King and his wife, the former Patricia Smith of Greenville, have two daughters and a granddaughter. They attend the St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church in Greenville