JUDICIAL · RI · 1987-1993
Thomas F. Fay
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · Rhode Island
NOTABLE
On the record
Resigned 1993 amid corruption probe — referee fees scandal
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Thomas F. Fay served as Supreme Court Chief Justice of Rhode Island from 1987–1993 (6 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Joseph A. Bevilacqua; succeeded by Joseph R. Weisberger. Departure context: Resigned 1993 amid corruption probe — referee fees scandal. Same-year political environment (1987): Governor Edward DiPrete.
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Others who held this office in Rhode Island
- Joseph R. Weisberger (1993-2001)
- Joseph A. Bevilacqua (1976-1986)
- Thomas H. Roberts (1966-1976)
- Francis B. Condon (1958-1965)
- Edmund W. Flynn (1935-1957)