Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns amid conduct probe
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Key Points:
- Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned immediately amid an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with an attorney involved in a redistricting lawsuit.
- Hagen referenced the personal toll of the probe on her family and friends in her resignation letter, emphasizing the sacrifices public servants make and expressing concern for their privacy.
- The allegations stemmed from claims by Hagen's former husband about inappropriate texts with attorney David Reymann, who worked on behalf of progressive voting rights groups challenging Utah's congressional map.
- A preliminary investigation by the Judicial Conduct Commission chose not to pursue the matter further, and Hagen had previously recused herself from cases involving Reymann.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox will be responsible for appointing Hagen's replacement on the Supreme Court.
