Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald's resignation letter

New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald, 64, has permanently resigned from the bench. This decision follows a seven-week medical leave and serves as part of a settlement to resolve an investigation conducted by the Judicial Conduct Commission into his behavior. MacDonald submitted his formal resignation letter to Governor Kelly Ayotte. The resignation concludes his tenure as Chief Justice amid the legal proceedings regarding his professional conduct and the resulting settlement with the commission.