Mass.Judge Richard D. Savignano withdraws resignation-- again

[Ian David]

Judge Richard D. Savignano withdraws resignation

By Maureen Boyle, Enterprise staff writer

BROCKTON— District Court Judge Richard D. Savignano told court officials he was quitting the bench, then changed his mind before the governor accepted the resignation.

Savignano, a former prosecutor, was to take a job with his former boss, U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, in Boston, but opted to stay on as a judge.

Joan Kenney, a spokesman for the state courts, said Savignano withdrew his letter of resignation before Gov. Deval Patrick could act on it and remains a state judge.

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Savignano, a judge since 1996, said he decided to remain on the bench because of “personal and family considerations.” He declined to elaborate. This is the second time Savignano has quit the bench, then changed his mind before the resignation was formally accepted.

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