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Retired Judge Resigns Amid Misconduct Inquiry, Criticizes Trump

2/7/2026

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Mark Wolf, a retired senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, resigned amid an inquiry into alleged misconduct.
Wolf criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for using the law for partisan purposes, saying it contradicted his values after over 50 years in the justice system.
Chief Judge David Barron concluded the inquiry and said no further action was needed due to Wolf's resignation.

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Mark Wolf, a retired senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, resigned amid an inquiry into alleged misconduct.
Wolf criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for using the law for partisan purposes, saying it contradicted his values after over 50 years in the justice system.
Chief Judge David Barron concluded the inquiry and said no further action was needed due to Wolf's resignation.