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Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns Amid Redistricting Affair Probe

May 9, 2026

Summary

A Utah Supreme Court justice resigned amid an investigation into an alleged relationship with an attorney involved in a redistricting lawsuit. Justice Diana Hagen's resignation is effective immediately.

How coverage differs

  • Right: Supreme Court Justice resigns over alleged affair in redistricting scandal Right-leaning outlets prominently reported Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen's immediate resignation following an investigation into an alleged affair. They emphasized the ethical implications of her relationship with an attorney involved in a crucial redistricting lawsuit.

Coverage by lane

Right

  • Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney
  • Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney

Far right

  • Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns amid Allegations of Affair with Lawyer in Redistricting Case

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