New allegations have come to the surface involving Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen and a potential conflict of interest connected with a big redistricting case. The allegations are centered around a claimed relationship with an attorney involved in the litigation. A formal ethics complaint concerning the relationship was obtained by major media outlets.
A formal ethics complaint raises concerns about a possible connection between Hagen and the lead attorney working for the League of Women Voters and whether that relationship might have influenced the outcome of the case. The Utah Supreme Court revealed that Hagen last participated in matters connected to the case in October 2024, though she later recused herself from all cases involving the aforementioned attorney in May 2025.
The Utah Judicial Conduct Commission reviewed the complaint, conducted an investigation into the situation, and essentially waved the matter off as being of little consequence. However, the case is continuing to draw scrutiny in political circles. “This is an important issue because this case was arguably one of maybe the most consequential cases that got to the Utah Supreme Court in recent years,” Nic Dunn, a guest who appeared on KUTV’s Take 2 podcast, said.
According to the station’s report, state leaders now want an independent review of the matter. Gov. Spencer Cox, Senate President Stuart Adams, and House Speaker Mike Schultz, all stated that the allegations against Hagen “raise serious questions” and expressed their support for a further look into the situation. Unsurprisingly, Democrats offered significant pushback on the idea of a new investigation.
Democratic leaders said that they trust the Judicial Conduct Commission’s review process, warning that additional action could raise red flags concerning the separation-of-powers. “The House is prepared to take action and do their own investigation, and we have yet to see what that looks like,” Maura Carabello, another guest on KUTV’s Take 2 podcast, went on to say.
When the outlet reached out to the League of Women Voters for a comment on the allegations, they refused to comment, saying only, “Thank you but we have no comment at this time.” Hagen is alleged to have an affair with the attorney working for the organization, which she denies. “The insinuation that I was ethically compromised while carrying out my official duties is patently false,” Hagen said.
The complaint was sent from a Provo-based lawyer, according to ABC 4, who was allegedly informed by Hagen’s ex-husband that she engaged in an extramarital affair with attorney David Reymann. The complaint said that Hagen could not be impartial on the case due to the alleged tryst she had with Reymann. Tobin Hagen, the justice’s former partner, admitted his belief that the affair occurred in an interview in January 2026.
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Predictably, the case infuriated conservatives online. One, for example, wrote, “Exposed: Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen was trading inappropriate texts with attorney David Reymann while he litigated the high-stakes redistricting case right in front of her. Her own ex-husband blew the whistle on their secret affair. She still ruled to strike down the maps and force new congressional districts on the state. Governor Spencer Cox and top legislative leaders have now launched a full investigation into this blatant judicial corruption. Unbelievable.”
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