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Ex-Judge and Prosecutor Die by Suicide During FBI Raids Over Corruption Charges

In a shocking series of events in Campbell Hall, Orange County, retired Judge Stewart Rosenwasser and a former New York prosecutor, both facing serious bribery allegations, reportedly killed themselves as FBI agents arrived to arrest them. The retired judge allegedly shot himself in a standoff with the FBI, which followed a gunfight during the raid. Reports indicate that the former prosecutor was also involved in corrupt practices and died by suicide amid the heightened legal scrutiny. Both individuals were implicated in corruption schemes involving bribery and misconduct in their respective legal roles, with investigations highlighting significant financial irregularities linked to their cases. The tragic incidents have prompted reviews of past cases overseen by the former prosecutor, raising concerns about the integrity of the judicial process in Orange County.
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