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Ariana Baio

Man accused of shooting judge after divorce trial was ‘cruel’ and ‘controlling’ to ex-wife

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A man accused of fatally shooting the judge who presided over his divorce case had a history of controlling and cruel behaviour towards his ex-wife, according to court documents.

Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson died from gunshot wounds at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland on Thursday evening, hours after he awarded Eugenia Argote full custody of her four children.

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