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Negligence claim against prosecutor dismissed

A federal judge acted swiftly this week to kick out negligence claims against a Virginia prosecutor accused of wrongfully pursuing prescription fraud charges against a Walmart customer. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson Monday dismissed the claims against Spotsylvania County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie C. Fitzgerald, ruling that she was protected by “absolute prosecutorial immunity.” The Walmart ...

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