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FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo, Judge Thomas Estes presides in Eastern Hampshire District Court in Belchertown, Mass. The Supreme Judicial Court said Thursday, May 24, 2018, that Estes would be suspended without pay effective June 15. Estes admitted to having an affair with a clinical social worker that included sexual encounters at the courthouse. (Don Treeger/The Republican via AP, File)

Mass. judge quits after suspension for sexual acts at courthouse

Boston, MA 11/4/10 At a State House press conference, on Thursday, November 4, 2010, Governor Deval Patrick (cq) nominates Senior Associate Justice Roderick L. Ireland (cq) to become Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. If confirmed, Ireland would replace retiring Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall (cq) and become the first African American and person of color to serve in the post. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff) Library Tag 04052011 National/Foreign

Ex-chief justice will review arrest of black Harvard student

At Harvard, Hillary Clinton warns of threats to American democracy

George H.W. Bush

Former President Bush attends Maine pancake breakfast May 26, 2018 | 3:10 PM

Official tally shows big win for abortion rights in Ireland May 26, 2018 | 1:46 PM

The Latest: Senator claims small role in American's release May 26, 2018 | 12:58 PM

Elderly man hit by car in Hyannis; in critical condition May 26, 2018 | 12:56 PM

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) speaks during a news conference

Sens. Markey, Blumenthal seek answers on self-driving cars May 26, 2018 | 12:43 PM

Sports Betting Integrity Fees

Weighing risks, Massachusetts hedges bet on sports wagering May 26, 2018 | 12:01 PM

Ceiling collapses at Ipswich church hours before group was to meet May 26, 2018 | 11:54 AM

Explosive device found at fairgrounds in Western Mass. May 26, 2018 | 11:25 AM

Boston man dies in early morning hit-and-run May 26, 2018 | 11:10 AM

Seasonal Coast Guard stations open for business May 26, 2018 | 11:03 AM

The Latest: US team heading to Singapore to work on summit May 26, 2018 | 10:40 AM

Massachusetts State House

Down syndrome activists to lobby lawmakers May 26, 2018 | 10:21 AM

American jailed in Venezuela for 2 years now on his way home May 26, 2018 | 10:16 AM

Patrons gather in a bar

Mass. state officials cracking down on bars that over serve alcohol May 26, 2018 | 9:34 AM

In this Thursday Sept. 18, 2014 photo, former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland, right, arrives with his family at federal court in New Haven, Conn.

Feds to release former Connecticut governor from custody May 26, 2018 | 9:32 AM

The Harborwalk along Carson Beach in South Boston takes you all the way to Castle Island.

State beaches, spray decks to open for the summer May 26, 2018 | 9:29 AM

More LGBT issues loom as justices near wedding cake decision May 26, 2018 | 9:14 AM

Pint-sized Rhode Island taps into regional craft beer boom May 26, 2018 | 8:40 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump says illegal crossings down; they're up May 26, 2018 | 8:36 AM

Emails show cooperation among EPA, climate-change deniers May 26, 2018 | 8:05 AM

Ireland votes 'yes' to repeal constitutional abortion ban May 26, 2018 | 7:13 AM

Giuliani says White House wants briefing on classified info May 26, 2018 | 12:58 AM

Trump stays out of messy House immigration fight May 26, 2018 | 12:51 AM

Emails show EPA working closely with climate-change deniers May 26, 2018 | 12:47 AM

Analysis: Wide US-North Korea gulf over nuclear deal terms May 26, 2018 | 12:43 AM

US still preparing for Trump-Kim summit should it take place May 26, 2018 | 12:38 AM

Trump's dizzying shifts on issues from NK, guns, health care May 26, 2018 | 12:30 AM

Ceiling of historic Ipswich church collapses May 25, 2018 | 9:28 PM

Trump steering clear of messy House immigration fight May 25, 2018 | 7:11 PM

Marine who died in WWII buried in Massachusetts May 25, 2018 | 6:58 PM