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News in English (USA) / 07.11.2026 / 06:00

Arkansas Court Official Charged in Bar Exam Tampering Scandal

A former Arkansas court official has been charged with 65 felonies related to the tampering of bar exam results. The allegations involve the alteration of over 60 scores, raising questions about the validity of numerous passing attorneys. The Arkansas Supreme Court is now facing scrutiny as approximately 11,400 bar exam files have been reported as deleted or unavailable, escalating concerns within the legal community. This scandal has prompted significant reactions from lawyers and lawmakers alike, with many expressing disbelief over the extent of the misconduct in the state’s legal examination process.
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