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Wecht, the forensic consultant in deaths of JFK and RFK, faces federal charges.
abcnews.comHere are the latest updates I can share about David Wecht based on recent reports:
David N. Wecht, a justice on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent. He cited concerns about antisemitism and said he is no longer registered with any party. This development was reported by multiple outlets in early May 2026. [Cited coverage from Inquirer and NBC Philadelphia, with timeline around May 10–12, 2026.]
The move comes amid broader national conversations about party affiliation and beliefs within judicial elections, particularly as Wecht had previously been part of the liberal majority on the court and was retained for a second decade-long term in November 2025. [Context from coverage of his 2025 retention and party involvement.]
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Wecht, the forensic consultant in deaths of JFK and RFK, faces federal charges.
abcnews.comThe son of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht has tested positive for coronavirus.
www.cbsnews.comThe justice from Allegheny County said he was no longer registered with any political party.
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