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Shekarchi Ethics Probe Paused | Providence News
The ethics probe into former Speaker Joe Shekarchi’s bid for the state supreme court has been paused indefinitely, with a Superior Court judge halting the investigation and freezing the ethics commission’s 180-day deadline. The case centers on whether Shekarchi violated the state’s “revolving door” law by transitioning from his legislative role to a judicial nomination. With a July 20 hearing looming, the legal wrangling has reignited debates over transparency and fairness in judicial appointments — and the outcome could reshape how such transitions are handled in the future. Listen in…
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