Judge Wynn Reverses Retirement Plans, Denies Trump Vacancy (2)

Fourth Circuit Judge James Wynn Jr. has rescinded his plans to step down from active status, denying President-elect Donald Trump the opportunity to appoint his successor on the powerful appellate bench.

“After careful consideration, I have decided to continue in active regular service,” Wynn wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden made public Saturday by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). “I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.”

It comes after the White House announced Thursday that Biden’s intended successor for the seat, North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park, withdrew his nomination.

Park was one of four circuit court ...