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Pennsylvania District Judge Resigns, Attorney Cites Misconduct Probe

An eastern Pennsylvania district judge has resigned and his attorney says it's because he's facing unfair scrutiny and professional misconduct charges soon from the state Judicial Conduct Board.

Saucon Valley District Judge David Tidd resigned effective midnight Monday.

He had resigned in February, but rescinded that after an outpouring of public support.

Samuel Stretton, the attorney representing Tidd, tells The (Allentown) Morning Call that Tidd "had enough of Northampton County'' saying he believes the judge has been "mistreated and targeted.''

Stretton wouldn't say what kind of disciplinary charge he expects the conduct board to file, but says that will likely happen in the next few days.

Robert Graci, the conduct board's chief counsel, isn't commenting.

Stretton says Tidd plans to concentrate on his private bankruptcy practice in Hellertown.

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