Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns from the bench, effective immediately, as state authorities investigate allegations involving an improper relationship with a redistricting attorney. Multiple reports say the inquiry centers on whether Hagen had a personal relationship with an attorney who appears before the court, with prosecutors or investigators examining the circumstances of the alleged conduct. One account reports she resigns amid a probe and that her resignation takes effect immediately. Another account says she resigns Friday, describing the investigation as already underway or imminent and noting that Hagen cites the strain that additional scrutiny could place on her family.
The outlets agree that Hagen’s resignation is tied directly to the investigation and that it follows public disclosure of the allegations. Neither report provides details of the attorney’s identity or the specific evidence discussed in the investigation. The reports also do not indicate whether any charges have been filed. The resignations and investigation mean Hagen is no longer serving as a justice while the matter is evaluated through the state’s process.
