Shekarchi will be one of five interviewed for RI Supreme Court opening

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 572

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has made the cut for a formal interview to join the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

Following two-hours behind closed doors Tuesday, the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission chose five candidates, including Shekarchi, to be considered for the vacancy created by the March 27 retirement of Associate Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg.

Commission chair Zachary Mandell revealed the nine-member panel’s decision to interview every applicant upon return to open session.

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