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The Third Circuit denied habeas relief to former Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Joan Orie who was convicted of misusing her office and staff to promote her campaign for the state Supreme Court. Her two sisters were convicted on similar charges and have all been denied habeas relief.

PHILADELPHIA – The Third Circuit denied habeas relief to former Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Joan Orie who was convicted of misusing her office and staff to promote her campaign for the state Supreme Court. Her two sisters were convicted on similar charges and have all been denied habeas relief.

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