Shekarchi vows court challenge after Ethics Commission keeps Supreme Court probe alive

Former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is gearing up for a legal battle against the Rhode Island Ethics Commission after it refused to dismiss a complaint questioning his eligibility for the state’s Supreme Court. This decision follows a contentious two-hour hearing and further deliberation behind closed doors, where commissioners voted 5-1 to keep the probe alive. Shekarchi’s legal challenge is significant as it highlights the ongoing scrutiny of judicial appointments and the influence of ethics regulations in state governance. This move could set a precedent for future judicial appointments and the role of ethics commissions in the process.