Judge Weighing Dismissal Of Payne’s Senate Suit

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Judge Weighing Dismissal Of Payne’s Senate Suit

A Superior Court judge in St. Thomas is weighing the merit of a suit from former Senator Steven Payne, who has claimed he was improperly expelled by the 34th Legislature.

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