Gov. Maura Healey’s (D) nomination of her former romantic partner, Gabrielle Wolohojian, for a seat on Massachusetts’ highest court is sparking ethics concerns from the public that some lawyers say are unfounded.
Wolohojian’s professional path to the Supreme Judicial Court is typical, having served on Massachusetts’ Appeals Court for 16 years. But her close ties to the governor raise some questions around whether she can be unbiased hearing cases related to Healey’s initiatives.
“Whenever a judge is asked to decide a case of importance to the policies of the person who appointed her, the question always arises: Won’t the judge’s ...
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