Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns following conflict of interest allegations
KUTV • • nation
Key Points:
- Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned following allegations of a potential conflict of interest related to Utah's redistricting case involving former attorney David Reymann.
- Hagen denied any conflict, noting her last involvement in the case was in October 2024 and that she voluntarily recused herself from cases involving Reymann in May 2025.
- The Utah Supreme Court defended Hagen, stating she updated her recusal list and that allegations from her ex-husband came after her involvement in the case.
- The Judicial Conduct Commission investigated the complaint and ultimately dismissed it, but state leaders expressed concerns and support for further review of the situation.
- Utah's top government officials pledged to collaborate on reforms to the Judicial Conduct Commission to enhance accountability and public trust.
