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Rowan Wilson becomes New York's first Black and liberal Chief Judge.

Rowan Wilson, a liberal-leaning jurist, has been confirmed as the first Black chief judge of New York State's highest court, the Court of Appeals. Wilson's confirmation comes after the State Senate rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul's previous nominee. Wilson's elevation could open a new chapter for the court after the six-year tenure of Janet DiFiore, the previous chief judge, who pushed the court to the right. Wilson's confirmation marks the end of a tumultuous quarrel that had divided ruling Democrats in Albany.

via The New York Times|

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Hochul selects new chief judge for NY's highest court after initial rejection.

Governor Kathy Hochul nominated Judge Rowan D. Wilson to serve as Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, making him the first Black Chief Judge if confirmed. She also nominated Caitlin J. Halligan to fill Judge Wilson's vacancy as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals. Hochul announced her support for Judge Wilson's intention to recommend the Honorable Joseph Zayas for appointment as Chief Administrative Judge. The Governor plans to sign an amendment to the Judiciary Law to allow for expeditious filling of Associate Judge vacancies.

via ny.gov|

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Hochul Nominates New Chief Judge for New York State.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Rowan D. Wilson, an associate judge who already serves on the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, to lead it as chief judge. The nomination comes after state lawmakers rejected the governor’s original choice for chief judge, Justice Hector D. LaSalle, earlier this year. Wilson's potential elevation could alter the perceived ideological bent of the Court of Appeals, which critics say had drifted to the right under the former chief judge, Janet DiFiore. The confirmation process is expected to be smoother this time.

via The New York Times|

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Trump grand jury investigations overseen by new chief judge in D.C.

Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell, who oversaw grand jury investigations involving former President Donald Trump and his allies, has passed the gavel to her successor, James E. Boasberg. Boasberg will now decide how far special counsel Jack Smith can go in investigating or questioning the former president. The federal courthouse in D.C. has been buzzing with secret and not-so-secret proceedings over whether White House aides or Trump lawyers can be similarly made to testify, and whether records of a member of Congress can be used by the Justice Department.

via The Washington Post|

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New Chief Judge to Oversee Trump Probes in Washington

Beryl Howell has handed off her position as chief judge of the federal district court to a colleague after seven years. Howell's secret work presiding over grand juries that could lead to charges against former President Donald Trump has brought her a cult following on social media. Her colleagues toasted and occasionally roasted her, and made clear they were as tantalized as the rest of the political world by Howell’s secret work. Judge James Boasberg replaced Howell as chief judge, and no major shift in the direction of the court or those probes is expected as a result of the change.

via POLITICO|

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New Chief Judge to Oversee Trump Grand Jury Probes in Washington.

James Boasberg, a new chief judge of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., will oversee grand jury investigations into former President Trump, including the probe into classified documents found at his Florida estate. Boasberg replaces Beryl Howell, who served as chief judge during high-profile investigations, including the Justice Department's probe into links between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. The position is important as special counsel Jack Smith conducts grand jury investigations into Trump's retention of classified documents and efforts to reverse the 2020 presidential election.

via Los Angeles Times|

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Trump grand jury investigations get new judge.

U.S. District Judge James “Jeb” Boasberg, an Obama appointee, is set to replace Beryl Howell as chief judge of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., giving him oversight of grand jury investigations into former President Donald Trump, including the probe into classified documents found at his Florida estate. The position is important as special counsel Jack Smith conducts investigations into Trump's retention of classified documents and efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election. Boasberg has previously served as presiding judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and raised concerns about errors and omissions in surveillance applications filed during the Trump-Russia investigation.

via The Associated Press|

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Washington's New Chief Judge to Oversee Secret Trump Proceedings

James "Jeb" Boasberg becomes the new chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, taking over from Judge Beryl Howell. As chief judge, Boasberg will have sole discretion over sealed federal grand jury proceedings, including those involving special counsel criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents and efforts to undo his 2020 election loss. Boasberg, who has served on the court since 2011, is well-prepared to handle the cases and lead the court through the intense scrutiny any indictment would bring, according to fellow judges and his former law clerks.

via Reuters|

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