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June 11, 2012

Judge denies funding request for ex-probation chief’s lawyers

A federal judge denied Monday a request by John J. O’Brien, the former state probation commissioner, for appointment of two specific lawyers to represent him at government expense.

The judge left the door open, however, to using taxpayer dollars for his defense, accord­ing to court documents.

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He is accused of misuse of his position. We should not pay for his attorney.