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Melvin's attorneys file notice of Superior appeal

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:16 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Attorneys for former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin have filed a notice that they intend to appeal her campaign corruption conviction and sentence to the state Superior Court.

Pa. high court upholds redrawn legislative maps

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:15:00 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - A revised plan to redraw the boundaries of Pennsylvania's legislative districts won the unanimous approval Wednesday of the state Supreme Court, which rejected renewed appeals by citizen challengers and Democrats who argued the plan, like the previous version, was driven by political considerations and did not meet constitutional guidelines.

Ex-Pa. Justice Melvin gets house arrest, probation

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:26:46 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin avoided prison time Tuesday for her campaign corruption conviction but was ordered to send written apologies to every judge in the state because she abused her office.