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Criminal

Jan. 22, 2010

Trial Nears for Ex-Judge, Inglewood Mayor

Described as both a maverick and legend - and considered by some in the local black community as a champion of civil rights - former Superior Court Judge Roosevelt Dorn is fighting public corruption charges.

By Greg Katz

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - The rain raged outside as Inglewood mayor Roosevelt Dorn walked the halls of the downtown criminal courts building Tuesday, wearing cuff links and a pinstripe suit, surrounded by a small entourage of lawyers and supporters.

Described by those who know him as both a maverick and legend - and considered by some in the local black community as a champion of civil rights - Dorn ...

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