Mary Marlowe Sommer Explained

Mary Marlowe Sommer
Office:Judge of the First Judicial District Court of New Mexico
Term Start:March 30, 2010
Education:George Mason University School of Law

Mary Marlowe Sommer is a judge in the First Judicial District Court of New Mexico.[1] She was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson in 2010,[2] [3] and has since been re-elected and retained in her position.[4] [5]

Career

Marlowe Sommer graduated from Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia. She earned her undergraduate degree from Regis College and later graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 1983. Marlowe Sommer is a former law clerk and state attorney.[6]

Notable cases

Marlowe Sommer has overseen several significant cases, notably involving the accidental shooting on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021. Her courtroom gained attention during the trial of actor Alec Baldwin, who faced charges related to the incident. That case ended with Marlowe Sommer dismissing the charges with prejudice due to the prosecution not disclosing evidence (often called a Brady violation).[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jacobs . Julia . 2024-07-13 . Signs of Scorching Prejudice Doomed the Case Against Alec Baldwin . 2024-07-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331 . 2024-07-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240713134553/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/arts/alec-baldwin-rust-prosecutor-kari-morrissey.html . live .
  2. Web site: 2024-07-13 . Who Is Mary Marlowe Sommer? Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Case . 2024-07-13 . Times Now . en . 2024-07-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712225133/https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/who-is-mary-marlowe-sommer-judge-dismisses-alec-baldwins-manslaughter-case-article-111700153 . live .
  3. Web site: Mexican . Jason Auslander The New . 2010-03-30 . New 1st District judge ready to tackle domestic violence . 2024-07-13 . Santa Fe New Mexican . en.
  4. Web site: March 30, 2010 . Governor Names Judge for New Seat on 1st Judicial District Court . https://web.archive.org/web/20160322114409/http://www.abqjournal.com/12197/abqnewsseeker/governor-names-judge-for-new-seat-on-1st-judicial-district-court.html . March 22, 2016 . July 13, 2024 . Albuquerque Journal.
  5. Web site: Judge Evaluation . 2024-07-13 . nmjpec.org.
  6. Web site: 2024-07-07 . Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer . 2024-07-13 . AP News . en.
  7. Web site: Maddaus . Gene . 2024-07-12 . Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Case Dismissed After Surprise Bullets Revealed in Court . 2024-07-13 . Variety . en-US.

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