Circuit Pick Criticized for Assault Case Says He’d Be Fair Judge

A Biden judicial nominee again defended himself against criticism over his past representation of a New England prep school in litigation with a student sex assault victim.

In written responses to questions from Senate Judiciary Committee members, Michael Delaney said his work as a private attorney for St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire in the case several years ago wouldn’t color his new duties, if confirmed to the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

“I do not believe my role as an advocate for the school in this case would compromise my ability to be a fair and ...