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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

Budget battle brews as Trump threatens another shutdown May 27, 2018 | 8:02 AM

Some Irish Catholics worried, dismayed after abortion vote May 27, 2018 | 7:40 AM

This photo made available by RNLI, shows a lightning strike during a storm in London, Saturday May 27, 2018. British meteorologists say up to 20,000 lightning strikes hit the U.K. during a powerful overnight thunderstorm

Huge lightning storms in UK disrupt travel at London airport May 27, 2018 | 7:17 AM

Man jailed in Venezuela for 2 years returns to US May 27, 2018 | 12:30 AM

Backchannel, 'Dracula' help free Utah man in Venezuela May 27, 2018 | 12:26 AM

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Glass panel falls, kills worker at skyscraper site in New York City May 26, 2018 | 11:15 PM

Backchannel with 'Dracula' helped free Utah man in Venezuela May 26, 2018 | 7:36 PM

Court: Gov't violated privacy law for defrauded students May 26, 2018 | 6:52 PM

Trump's 'phony' source turns out to be White House official May 26, 2018 | 6:42 PM

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor closed indefinitely following damage May 26, 2018 | 5:33 PM

5 hospitalized in western Mass. car crash that set bees free May 26, 2018 | 5:08 PM

George H.W. Bush

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

Stubby, a Boston-terrier mix, traveled to Europe with a Connecticut unit during World War I.

Conn. monument honors famous WWI war dog Stubby May 26, 2018 | 2:37 PM

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

The Latest: White House says Venezuela policy not changing 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

Freed after 2 years, man jailed in Venezuela returns to US 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