Utah’s top political leaders have launched an independent investigation into allegations involving Diana Hagen, a member of the Utah Supreme Court, following claims of an improper relationship connected to a major redistricting case.
The inquiry, announced by Spencer Cox, Stuart Adams, and Mike Schultz, comes after a complaint raised concerns about Hagen’s interactions with David Reymann, who argued a case before the court about congressional district maps.
Allegations and Complaint
The complaint was filed in December by attorney Michael Worley. It cites statements from Hagen’s ex-husband, Tobin Hagen, alleging that the justice exchanged “inappropriate” text messages with Reymann. According to the complaint, Tobin Hagen discovered the messages in early 2025 but did not provide them to investigators.
Worley stated that he felt professionally obligated to submit the complaint. While Tobin Hagen reportedly did not support filing it, he acknowledged its accuracy, according to reporting by KSL.
Both Diana Hagen and Reymann have denied the allegations.
The Redistricting Case
The controversy is tied to the case League of Women Voters of Utah v. Utah State Legislature. In July 2024, the Utah Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling that lawmakers had overstepped by weakening the authority of an independent redistricting commission established by voters through Proposition 4 in 2018.
Reymann represented the League of Women Voters of Utah in the case. The ruling drew criticism from some state leaders, including Schultz, who described it at the time as one of the worst outcomes he had seen.
Initial Review and Recusal
The Judicial Conduct Commission conducted a preliminary review, including an interview with Tobin Hagen, but did not pursue a full investigation.
Justice Hagen said she took steps to avoid any potential conflict of interest. She stated that she voluntarily recused herself from cases involving Reymann in May 2025 and insisted that she did not act under a conflict while performing her judicial duties. She also stepped aside from involvement when the redistricting case returned to the court later that year.
Political Response and New Investigation
Despite the commission’s decision not to proceed further, Utah’s governor and legislative leaders said the initial review left important questions unresolved. In a joint statement, Cox, Adams, and Schultz emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, announcing plans for an independent investigation to establish the facts and maintain public confidence in state institutions.
Details about the scope or timeline of this investigation have not yet been made public.
Ongoing Developments
The newly announced investigation indicates that the issue is far from settled. With both the judiciary and political leadership now involved, the outcome could have implications not only for the individuals at the center of the allegations but also for public trust in Utah’s legal and political systems.
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