Gov. Hogan appoints Judge Laura Ripken, wife of Orioles legend, to appellate court
Gov. Hogan appoints Choose Laura Ripken, spouse of Orioles legend, to appellate courtroom
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Wednesday, January six, 2021
Tyler Waldman, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM one zero one.five
Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday appointed Choose Laura Ripken, the spouse of Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., to the Court docket of Specific Appeals.
Ripken was just one of a quantity of nominees submitted by the Appellate Courts Judicial Nominating Commission.
“The appointment of competent folks to serve across our state’s justice procedure is paramount to upholding our responsibilities to the folks of Maryland and the rule of legislation,” Hogan stated in a assertion. “I have self-confidence that Laura Ripken will continue to be a sturdy advocate for the legislation and will serve the citizens of the state of Maryland admirably.”
Ripken is the administrative decide for Anne Arundel County Circuit Court docket. She has been the decide overseeing the scenario of Jarrod Ramos, the guy who killed 5 folks in the Cash Gazette newsroom in 2018. The second section of Ramos’ trial, which would ascertain whether he can be held criminally liable, has been delayed because of to the coronavirus pandemic. It is not right away apparent how Ripken’s promotion will affect proceedings.
Prior to her appointment to the bench in 2010, Ripken served 19 a long time as a county prosecutor. She clerked for Anne Arundel County Circuit Choose Bruce C. Williams from 1989 to 1998. She analyzed at Lehigh College and The Catholic College of The usa Columbus School of Law.
She and Cal Ripken married in 2018.
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