resignation

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson Expected to Plead Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges

May 5, 2025

Embattled Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is expected to plead guilty to federal corruption charges during a scheduled court hearing Monday afternoon at the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse in the Seaport District. The 46-year-old councilor will appear in front of a federal judge to formally plead guilty to one count of wire fraud…
Trump-Appointed Judge Resigns Amid Scandal Over Misconduct Allegations

Jul 9, 2024

A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has resigned from his lifetime position in Alaska following a damning investigative report that uncovered serious misconduct. Judge Joshua Kindred, appointed in 2020, stepped down after a Judicial Council investigation revealed he had lied about engaging in “sexual contact” with a former law clerk and made…
Suspended Judge, Melissa Boyd, Tenders In Her Resignation

Apr 2, 2024

Suspended Shelby County Judge Melissa Boyd has opted to resign from her position amid ongoing legal troubles. Boyd’s decision comes as she faces criminal charges and a revoked bond, marking the latest development in a tumultuous journey that began with her suspension last year over alleged drug use. The resignation letter, submitted by one of…
Judge Resigns After Sending Wild Text Messages About Genitals During Murder Trial

Feb 12, 2024

Lincoln County District Judge Traci Soderstrom has tendered her resignation following revelations of inappropriate conduct during a murder trial, including sending over 500 text messages. Some of the text messages contained crass remarks about the district attorney and prosecutors involved in the case. Soderstrom’s resignation came just before the commencement of her trial, scheduled to…