New Chief Justice Sworn for Rhode Island Court
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. —
Judge Thomas Fay was sworn in as state Supreme Court chief justice Tuesday to replace Joseph Bevilacqua, who resigned amid a scandal and impeachment probe.
Fay, 45, was elected the state’s 56th chief justice by the Legislature to replace Bevilacqua, who resigned May 28 during a House impeachment probe that delved into his ties with reputed mobsters and questionable personal dealings.
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