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Stein appoints Athena Brooks to District 42 Superior Court seat

Athena Brooks

By Lightning Reports, Published: April 22, 2026

Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the appointment of Athena Fox Brooks to the Superior Court seat that became vacant upon the retirement of Peter Knight, who was chief resident Superior Court judge for the district made up of Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.

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