Powerful Federal Judge Quits After 15 Sexual Misconduct Accusations

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        Powerful Federal Judge Quits After 15 Sexual Misconduct Accusations
    U.S. Circuit Court judge Alex Kozinski resigned after over a dozen women complained of his behavior. 
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Powerful Federal Judge Quits After 15 Sexual Misconduct Accusations

U.S. Circuit Court judge Alex Kozinski resigned after over a dozen women complained of his behavior.

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