A federal judge in Bridgeport who oversaw political corruption cases and swore in Gov. M. Jodi Rell in 2007 has stepped down after 23 years, saying he’s frustrated Congress didn’t give judges pay raises.
Judge Alan Nevas says it’s unfair that members of Congress rejected cost-of-living increases for federal judges in December after having approved such raises for themselves and every other federal employee.
Nevas hung up his robe for good in Bridgeport federal court on Friday. He was to begin a new job in the private sector today, helping resolve disputes before they reach the courts.
Federal trial judges make $169,300 a year. Seven federal judges recently filed a lawsuit seeking back pay from cost-of-living adjustments that were denied five times since 1994. (AP)
