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House adopts resolution criticizing judge’s conduct in Boost contempt case, urges investigations; vote 14–3
Summary
The House adopted House Resolution 24-4 objecting to the acquittal of a contempt charge in the Boost investigation, urged executive and federal prosecutors to examine related alleged crimes, and called for review of a judge's courtroom remarks; the measure passed 14–3 after heated debate.
SAIPAN — The House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 24-4 on Jan. 13, a measure that objects to the acquittal of Shane Blanco Villanueva on a legislative-contempt charge in criminal case 24-0028, urges the Commonwealth attorney general and the U.S. Attorney to investigate alleged crimes connected to the Boost program, and asks the judiciary and the CNMI Bar Association to review Judge Kenneth L. Govendo’s in-court comments.
The floor leader introduced the resolution and the House engaged in extended debate before a recorded vote. Representative Roy Adep announced he would oppose the resolution, saying the courts had already adjudicated the matter and that further legislative action risked using public resources…
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