District court judge nominee Matthew Petersen has taken his name out of consideration. In a letter to Donald Trump, Petersen wrote that his “nomination has become a distraction.” During questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, Petersen admitted that he had been present for fewer than five depositions, had never presided over a jury trial and had never argued a motion in state or federal court.

 

 

Click below to read more from News & Guts about last week’s hearing with Petersen.

 

The Bar Is Low: More WH Candidates for Judgeships Don’t Know The Basics