Judge Back on Duty After Charges Dropped | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A Philadelphia judge, Michael Fanning, is back on the job after domestic violence charges against him were dropped — his wife and daughter opted not to proceed with prosecution. The Pennsylvania Court of Discipline lifted his suspension without pay, citing no charges to justify it. Now 60, he’ll handle administrative duties until his future role is determined. The incident involved alleged assault on his wife and daughter, including choking and hair-pulling, though injuries were minor. Fanning’s legal team presented mitigation records, and he voluntarily entered a 30-day alcohol treatment…