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Witten is on the job

November 1, 2018 by Journal

New High Court Judge Witten Philippo, with his wife Florine, center, was sworn in Monday by Chief Justice Carl Ingram (second from left). Ingram took the opportunity to honor out-going Judge Colin Winchester (second from right). TRC Judges Grace Leban (seated left) and Walter Elbon (seated right), District Court Tarry Paul (standing third from right), Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua (standing fifth from left) and courthouse staff are also pictured. Photo: Hilary Hosia.
New High Court Judge Witten Philippo, with his wife Florine, center, was sworn in Monday by Chief Justice Carl Ingram (second from left). Ingram took the opportunity to honor out-going Judge Colin Winchester (second from right). TRC Judges Grace Leban (seated left) and Walter Elbon (seated right), District Court Tarry Paul (standing third from right), Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua (standing fifth from left) and courthouse staff are also pictured. Photo: Hilary Hosia.

Judge Witten Philippo is back at the High Court, following his Monday morning oath-taking at the direction of Chief Justice Carl Ingram. Witnessing the event were President Hilda Heine, Philippo’s wife Florine, other judges, members of the diplomatic corps, court staff and Philippo’s family and friends.

Ingram took the opportunity of the swearing in ceremony to express his appreciation to outgoing Associate Justice Colin Winchester, who completed his two-year term this week and departs Friday. Ingram said Judge Winchester demonstrated diligence and exemplified integrity.

Philippo is not a newcomer to the judiciary, having been an associate justice in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. Philippo represented Majuro in Nitijela from 1997 to 2008.

Read more about this in the November 2, 2018 edition of the Marshall Islands Journal.



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