Investitures Welcome New District
Judges Gion and Benson
As his parents, Jim and Marie Gion hold the Bible, James Gion
takes his oath as Southwest District Judge on January 6 at the
Hettinger County Courthouse in Mott. Gion replaces retiring
Judge Zane Anderson.
Anthony Swain Benson is sworn in as Northeast District
Judge in a ceremony in Bottineau on January 15. SBAND
Exective Director Tony Weiler presents him with a gavel,
joined by Darcie Einarson, SBAND Board Member from the
Northeast Judicial District. Benson replaces Judge Michael
Sturdevant, who retired.
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