William J. Sullivan

William J. Sullivan (March 12, 1939 – June 6, 2022)

Chief Justice by Gov. Rowland in 2000 and was appointed to the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2001.^[2] Justice Sullivan took senior status on April 15, 2006 and continued to serve as a Senior Justice until 2009, when he attained the age of 70. Sullivan previously served in the Connecticut State Senate from 1971 until 1984.^[3]

Sullivan was born in

Bronze Stars for merit.^[4]

The court became embroiled in a lengthy ethics scandal in 2006 when it was revealed that retiring Chief Justice Sullivan postponed the publication of a controversial decision opposing

M. Jodi Rell accepted the withdrawal of Zarella's nomination to be chief justice. After Sullivan's actions were reported, Sullivan was referred to the Judicial Review Council, which suspended him for violating judicial ethics rules. This suspension is being appealed. During a judiciary committee hearing in which Sullivan was questioned, he apologized for his actions.^[6]

Justice Sullivan remained active as a Judge Trial Referee and sat regularly with the Connecticut Appellate Court until his death.

References

^ Former Connecticut Chief Justice Sullivan dies at 83
^ "Hon. William J. Sullivan assumes Duties as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court". www.jud.ct.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=508873
^ "Justice William J. Sullivan - Biography". State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
^ "Making Public What Seldom Is". Cablevision Editorials. 2006-08-23. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
^ Davis, Mark (2007-02-21). "WTNH.com, Connecticut News and Weather - Sullivan testifies before legislative committee". WTNH.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2018-07-19.

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Preceded by James E. Tansley	Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 16th district 1971–1984	Succeeded by Joe Markley

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[1] Former Connecticut Chief Justice Sullivan dies at 83

[2] "Hon. William J. Sullivan assumes Duties as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court". www.jud.ct.gov. Retrieved 2018-07-19.

[3] ttps://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=508873

[4] "Justice William J. Sullivan - Biography". State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2018-07-19.

[5] "Making Public What Seldom Is". Cablevision Editorials. 2006-08-23. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2018-07-19.

[6] Davis, Mark (2007-02-21). "WTNH.com, Connecticut News and Weather - Sullivan testifies before legislative committee". WTNH.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2018-07-19.

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