Lamont Drops Shaban Judicial Nomination

0:00Governor Lamont just pulled the nomination of John Shabon for a state judgeship. Shabon's a former three-term Republican state rep from Redding, and the governor sent a letter to the Judiciary Committee making it official. The move came after questions about Shabon's past. He got arrested following an argument with his then-girlfriend, Naffionse, back in the day. Plus, he let his law license lapse before practicing briefly in New York. During the hearing, Shabon downplayed the arrest as a simple mix-up that ended with tickets for both, and no big drama. He even spun a positive, saying it gives him real insight into issues judges face from everyday folks caught up in the system. Meanwhile, another nominee, 62-year-old James Beckham, faced heat for lacking courtroom experience despite nearly four decades in state, government. He owned up to the gap, admitting a steep learning curve, but stressing his broader skill set fits the role. The committee held off on votes until this week, so eyes are on what comes next for these judicial picks and how it'll

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