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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Barakat

Virginia's top court reinstates prosecutor removed by judge

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The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated a progressive prosecutor on a criminal burglary case Thursday after a judge removed her when he was dissatisfied with a plea deal her office reached.

The ruling faulted Circuit Court Judge James Plowman for removing Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj without giving her adequate opportunity to defend her actions.

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