Public Defender Diana Gomez’s nomination for Superior Court expected to be withdrawn after colleagues raise concerns. — Daily Ructions

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Public Defender Diana Gomez’s nomination for Superior Court expected to be withdrawn after colleagues raise concerns. — Daily Ructions

Governor Ned Lamont’s nomination of Diana Gomez for the Superior Court was expected to be withdrawn on Wednesday, two days after the public defender appeared before the Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing. Gomez was the subject of considerable and detailed criticism of her conduct by other public defenders. Gomez was not included in the roll call vote with the other 12 Superior Court nominees. State Representative Craig Fishbein (R-Wa…