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Former Judge Larry W. Baraka dead - Garland Journal

Sources have confirmed reports of the death of Judge Larry W. Baraka, on Monday, after a lengthy illness.Judge Baraka served as a Criminal District Court #2 Judge from 1985-1997.A graduate […]

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