Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns Ahead of Investigation Into Alleged Relationship
She resigned after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a redistricting lawyer prompted calls for an independent review and renewed scrutiny of the court.
- On Friday, Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen submitted her immediate resignation to Governor Spencer Cox, citing the need to protect her family's privacy amid ongoing controversy.
- Allegations of an affair with attorney David Reymann prompted a Judicial Conduct Commission inquiry that was ultimately dismissed after investigators concluded the complaint lacked credibility.
- Hagen denied the infidelity claims, yet she voluntarily recused herself from cases involving Reymann in May 2025, noting there was "insufficient evidence to support" the allegations.
- Cox, Chief Justice Matthew Durrant, Senate President Stuart Adams, and House Speaker Mike Schultz issued a joint statement accepting the resignation while vowing to "strengthen accountability" in the Judicial Conduct Commission.
- Legislative leaders confirmed the independent investigation into Hagen will end, with information about filling the Supreme Court vacancy expected in the coming days.
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Supreme Court Justice Resigns As Scandal Surfaces
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned Friday under mounting pressure from Republican leaders, stepping down effective immediately despite an earlier finding that misconduct allegations against her were unsubstantiated. Gov. Spencer Cox announced Hagen’s resignation, which comes after weeks of scrutiny tied to claims she had an improper relationship with an attorney who had a case before the court. The allegations were reviewed by the s…
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Fox NewsUtah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney
Justice Diana Hagen appeared to reference the investigation and the toll it has taken on her loved ones in a resignation letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, which was obtained by Fox News Digital.
Utah Supreme Court judge Diana Hagen resigned this Friday in the midst of the scrutiny she has been facing over the past few weeks on charges related to an alleged personal relationship with a lawyer linked to a high-profile district redistribution case. “As a public servant for twenty-six years, I am fully aware that public service requires sacrifices. I have voluntarily accepted those sacrifices for the privilege of occupying a position of pub…
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns amid investigation
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned Friday amid mounting pressure from Republican state leaders and an escalating investigation into allegations of an affair with an attorney connected to a major redistricting lawsuit. Hagen submitted her resignation to Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT), ending her tenure on the state’s highest court less than four years after her appointment. In her resignation letter, Hagen denied wrongdoing but said the c…
Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns amid Allegations of Affair
A Utah Supreme Court justice resigned from her position amid allegations that she had an affair with a lawyer who was involved in a case regarding Utah redrawing its congressional maps. The post Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns amid Allegations of Affair with Lawyer in Redistricting Case appeared first on Breitbart.
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