Judge Who Signed Larry Nassar's 'Death Warrant' Could Make Bid For Supreme Court
The 'Barracuda' would be a powerful voice on Michigan's highest court.
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
I think I would enjoy it, but I have to seriously think about taking that step, because I really also think I may be more impactful here than there, because I talk to people all the time. At the Supreme Court, you’re not hearing the citizens, you’re hearing their lawyers. I may just stay here until I’m 74 like I planned to do.
— Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of the Ingham County Circuit Court in Michigan, commenting on whether or not she’ll run for a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court in the wake of Larry Nassar’s sentencing, where she proved herself to be a strong ally to victims of sexual assault and abuse. Aquilina confirmed that “been approached” about a political run, and that will meet today with Democrats who’d like her to consider campaigning.
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