Judge Resigns After Charges Dropped | Philadelphia News

A Philadelphia family court judge, Michael Fanning, has resigned amid controversy after facing domestic violence charges that were later dropped — a move tied to his wife’s testimony about his alcoholism treatment and efforts to make amends. The charges, including aggravated assault and strangulation, were dismissed in July when the victims declined to proceed, citing his rehabilitation. Fanning, appointed in 2014 and previously suspended without pay, was reinstated by the state’s judicial discipline board. His resignation creates an open seat, with Governor Josh Shapiro set to nominate a replacement until the next election in 2027 — pending Senate confirmation. 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/50cdb4ec8b4e5641