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Rochelle E. Medina Cucumano highlights West Side roots, experience in family- and victim-focused work
Summary
Rochelle E. Medina Cucumano, nominated to the District Family Court of the First Circuit, told the Senate Judiciary Committee she would bring years of public-service experience and a community perspective to the bench. Prosecutors and community leaders testified in support; the committee deferred a vote to the next day.
Rochelle E. Medina Cucumano appeared before the Senate Committee on Judiciary on April 23 for consideration and confirmation to the District Family Court of the First Circuit.
Supporters said Medina Cucumano brings experience with victims, parole and community work that would translate to family-court duties. "She has compassion," said Steve Alm, a Honolulu prosecutor, noting her background as a parole officer and as a prosecutor working on domestic-violence and sex-assault matters. Alan Cardenas Jr., a pastor and West Side…
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