The Philadelphia judge who previously worked as a campaign lawyer for District Attorney R. Seth Williams has decided not to handle the civil case against the embattled prosecutor, citing the need for public confidence in the process.
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Abbe Fletman recused herself from handling Sprague v. Williams, a civil suit aimed at ousting Williams from public office over pending public corruption charges.
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