Judge Licht Faces His Own Ethics Test | Providence News

Judge Richard Licht, himself once accused of violating Rhode Island’s revolving door ethics law after a swift transition from governor’s office to the bench, now faces the high-stakes task of deciding whether to block an ethics probe into former House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi—whose own controversial appointment bid to the Supreme Court has sparked similar accusations. The irony is thick: Licht, once labeled a “Rhode Island insider” by critics, now presides over a case that mirrors the very controversy that once dogged his own career. As the court weighs Shekarchi’s motion, Rhode Island watches closely, wondering if justice—or politics—will prevail. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50ef195f5804457d