Rowan Wilson, New York state’s first African American chief judge, was inducted into his post Tuesday in a ceremony that was the culmination of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lengthy struggle to win confirmation of a new top jurist.
Wilson took the oath of office as Hochul, who nominated him to the post, stood by his side.
Hochul said Wilson has a great record as an associate judge on the court and will lend the New York Court of Appeals new respect. She said that’s important at a time when state courts are needed to counter a conservative U.S. Supreme Court.
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