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Judge William I. Belk Slapped with Misconduct Charges

A North Carolina judge has been accused of misconduct by continuing to serve on corporate boards after his election to the bench and for his behavior toward a chief judge, a complaint alleges.

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Judge Christine M. McEvoy Arrested for Drunk-Driving

An esteemed judge of the state Superior Court has been arrested for drunken driving, but is already taking responsibility for her alleged actions.

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Judge Oliver W. Wanger Tosses Yosemite Judge's Verdict Because of Hanging Noose

A federal magistrate judge who dispenses justice in Yosemite National Park's tiny, picturesque courthouse received an unusual rebuff Tuesday from one of his big-city bosses.

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Judge James Munley Blocks "Sexting" Charges Against Teens

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a prosecutor from filing child pornography charges against three northeastern Pennsylvania teenagers who appeared in racy photos that turned up on classmates' cell phones.

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