New Hampshire Judge Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Firearm Possession
CONCORD – Thomas Young, 46, pleaded guilty today in federal court to unlawful firearm possession before U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty, according to court records. Court records are maintained through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.
Background of the Case
The case, filed on March 24, 2026, as 1:2026cv00029, falls under 29 U.S.C. § 1132, related to violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Justia Dockets provides access to case information.
About Judge Landya McCafferty
Landya Marie Boyer McCafferty, born in 1962, currently serves as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. According to her Wikipedia profile, she is the first woman to serve as a federal judge of the District Court of New Hampshire. She assumed office on December 17, 2013, appointed by Barack Obama, and is currently serving as Chief Judge, a role she has held since November 1, 2018.
Accessing Court Records
Case files and court records, including docket sheets and filed documents, are accessible to the public through PACER or by visiting the Clerk’s Office of the courthouse where the case was filed. UniCourt also provides public access to federal court records.
Further Information
The federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system allows for electronic filing of court documents. The public is generally permitted to observe court proceedings, with limited exceptions.