Rhode Island federal court selects a new magistrate judge

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 353

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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An assistant federal public defender will become the newest magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island following the retirement later this year of the first woman to hold the position.

The court on Tuesday announced the selection of Rebecca L. Aitchison to an eight-year term beginning in October. She will assume the seat of Patricia Sullivan, who is retiring on Oct. 2 after serving 14 years as a …

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