Judge’s ruling in Shekarchi’s bid to quash ethics probe expected in one week

In Warwick, a Kent County Superior Court judge is set to rule within the week on whether former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi can proceed to join the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Shekarchi filed a lawsuit to halt the state Ethics Commission’s investigation into his eligibility. This case is crucial as it could determine the future of Shekarchi’s judicial aspirations and highlights the tension between legislative and judicial ethics oversight. The decision could set a precedent for future investigations into public officials' conduct.