Ethics complaint challenges Shekarchi’s bid for Rhode Island Supreme Court

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 550

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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As K. Joseph Shekarchi formally stepped down Thursday as House speaker to pursue a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, a law professor filed an ethics complaint arguing his candidacy violates the state’s code of ethics.

The complaint filed at 4:13 p.m. Thursday with the Rhode Island Ethics Commission by Michael Yelnosky, professor at Roger Williams School of Law, claims Shekarchi violated the state’s “revolving door” rule barring sitting legislators from seeking …

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