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MacDonald Resigns Over Judicial Ethics Violation | Boston News
- Published
- September 15, 2026
- Duration
- 1:22
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- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Gordon MacDonald has resigned voluntarily, admitting he violated judicial conduct rules by mishandling the employment of Dianne Martin — laid off then rehired as general counsel with a hefty payout — and bypassing standard hiring procedures. He took full responsibility, citing his resignation as the best way to avoid a …
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Gordon MacDonald has resigned voluntarily, admitting he violated judicial conduct rules by mishandling the employment of Dianne Martin — laid off then rehired as general counsel with a hefty payout — and bypassing standard hiring procedures. He took full responsibility, citing his resignation as the best way to avoid a disruptive public hearing and help the judiciary move forward. Governor Ayotte accepted the immediate resignation, following MacDonald’s prior
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