NH Supreme Court 'heartened' by support for Chief Justice MacDonald, who remains on leave

The New Hampshire Supreme Court released a statement expressing that it was heartened by the support received for Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald. The 64-year-old official announced his medical leave from the position on July 31 and currently remains on leave. Separately, former NH Supreme Court Justice Hantz Marconi is facing judicial conduct charges. These developments highlight current administrative and legal challenges within the state's highest court system regarding its leadership and former members.