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De Alexander: “Cardozo, the most infamous of the trio, called the Machiavelli of the Bench, weakened under investigation and resigned…”

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Cardozo, the most infamous of the trio, called the Machiavelli of the Bench, weakened under investigation and resigned to avoid dismissal.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This passage describes the downfall of a judge known for his notorious reputation.

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