PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Since 2000, trial lawyer Jack McConnell has contributed to the campaigns of 13 current U.S. senators who may eventually help make him a federal judge.
Possible federal judge opened checkbook for 13 senators
McConnell tapped tobacco war chest to fund 9-year lead paint battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - For nine years prospective federal judge nominee Jack McConnell battled paint makers with boundless powers he received from attorneys general he helped elect.
PNFC sends formal investigation request to AG Holder
PROVIDENCE -- The nomination of trial attorney Jack McConnell to a federal judgeship in Rhode Island and his relationship with former State Attorney General Sheldon Whitehouse has sparked a great deal of controversy.
GOP official, think tank take aim at McConnell investigation
PROVIDENCE -- Jack McConnell’s highly partisan background could bar him from a federal judgeship seat, according to a Rhode Island Republican Party official.
PNFC calls for investigation into McConnell nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Public Nuisance Fairness Coalition (PNFC) has called for the Justice Department to investigate into the nomination of trial lawyer Jack McConnell to fill a vacant seat on the federal bench.
Rhode Island lawmaker, officials denounce McConnell nomination
PROVIDENCE -- One Rhode Island lawmaker and several state party officials have called the nomination of attorney Jack McConnell to the federal bench “extremely disappointing.”
Rhode Island Senators recommend trial lawyer for bench
PROVIDENCE -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse have recommended prominent trial lawyer and Democrat donor Jack McConnell for a federal judgeship.
Paint cos. seeking reimbursement for public nuisance court costs
Two major paint companies are seeking to be reimbursed by the state of Rhode Island for the costs associated with fighting a bogus lead paint poisoning lawsuit filed in 2002.
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