Judge Orders Mississippi Newspaper to Delete Editorial Criticizing Mayor, City Officials

City officials accused The Clarksdale Press Register of defamation.

Hinds County Chancery Judge Crystal Wise Martin during a hearing in Jackson, Miss., on Aug. 23, 2022. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo

A Mississippi judge on Feb. 18 ordered an editorial criticizing the mayor and city leaders to be taken down after the officials filed a lawsuit accusing the newspaper of defamation.

Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Crystal Wise Martin issued a temporary restraining order mandating the removal of the article from The Clarksdale Press Register’s platforms in response to a request from the city.