In a shocking move, Judge David J. Leahy of the 6th District Court in Alamogordo, New Mexico, has discharged all members of the grand jury except the foreman, sparking outrage among locals and setting off a wave of protests. The decision was met with swift defiance from the Attorney General, who has instructed the district attorney to take action against the judge’s ruling.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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