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law23 days ago•5 min saved

NH Chief Justice Resigns Over Ethics Settlement Involving Colleague Payout

New Hampshire Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigned after a Judicial Conduct Committee settlement found he violated the code in handling a $50,000 payout to a close colleague, bypassing merit-based procedures and showing favoritism. He admitted the violations, agreed to resign effective immediately, and will pay the JCC’s legal fees. Four associate justices will handle his administrative duties as Ayotte’s office confirmed the resignation.

via InDepthNH.org|

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New Hampshire Chief Justice Quits After Ethics Probe

New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigned after the Judicial Conduct Committee found he violated the Code of Judicial Conduct in actions related to the layoff and rehiring of an employee, bypassing procedures and failing to ensure impartial administrative appointments. He took responsibility and said resignation would help preserve the court’s integrity; Gov. Ayotte accepted the resignation effective immediately. Four associate justices have taken over Chief Justice duties during his medical leave, with the court awaiting Sept. 22 oral arguments.

via WMUR|

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politics24 days ago•5 min saved

New Hampshire Chief Justice resigns after ethics probe links to ally payout

New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigned immediately after the Judicial Conduct Committee found he violated several sections of the state Code of Judicial Conduct in connection with a payout to a longtime ally, opting for resignation over a public proceeding as the ethics probe concluded and the court continues under medical leave while a replacement is sought.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|

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