Retired Justice Faces Ethics Probe | Concord News

A retired New Hampshire Supreme Court justice is now facing ethics charges tied to past misconduct involving her husband, despite no longer serving on the bench — a rare move that’s drawing national attention. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald is on an unexplained, extended medical leave, with his condition undisclosed, while Justice Patrick Donovan steps in to fill his role. Compounding the intrigue, MacDonald himself was recently scrutinized for allegedly directing a $50,000 payout to a court ally — though the Judicial Conduct Committee remains silent on whether they’re investigating. Together, these developments have created a tense, unprecedented moment for the state’s highest court. 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/c3115866ce841274