Republican Consultant Hired by New Hampshire Courts | Concord News

New Hampshire’s judiciary just hired a top Republican political operative, Periklis Karoutas, to overhaul its public image — a move sparking outrage and questions about impartiality. Paid $70K through a secret, no-bid contract, Karoutas’ firm was brought in amid scandal over a $50K payout to a justice ally and a criminal charge against a former justice. While the court claims the hire was necessary for swift, specialized PR during a crisis, critics argue it signals a troubling erosion of judicial neutrality. Karoutas insists he’s only handling communications — not lobbying — but his deep GOP ties and the lack of transparency have fueled accusations that the court is becoming too political. 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/48ee15c3008951db