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Anchorage Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews dismissed the case on four grounds, citing a lack of quorum on the grand jury that brought the charges, a shoddy indictment, improper instructions and tainted evidence.
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Former Homer Judge Margaret Murphy's attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the case in October. Today, they argued that the indictment, handed up by a grand jury in April 2023, didn't meet the state's legal standards.
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Margaret Murphy was charged with one perjury count in April. Today, her attorney told the court they needed time to review thousands of documents.
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Margaret Murphy made her first court appearance since receiving felony perjury charges in May. She entered a not guilt plea, while a crowd of advocates worried about judicial corruption celebrated her arraignment as a victory.
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The first court appearance of retired Homer Judge Margaret Murphy for felony perjury charges has been delayed by more than a month. The arraignment has been delayed because Murphy is currently traveling outside the U.S.
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Retired District Court Judge Margaret Murphy was indicted for perjury last Friday. She has long been at the center of a Soldotna man’s crusade for the rights of grand juries.
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Protesters concerned about limits on the power of Alaska grand juries spent two days this week advocating for their cause on the Kenai Peninsula and beyond. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly is asking the state legislature to hold hearings about the public concerns.