Monday, March 5, 2012

Ga. Judge Dies After Beating in Office

SAVANNAH, Ga. - A 74-year-old judge whose office prosecuted a man on burglary and other charges years ago died Monday after a beating two weeks ago at his law office at the hands of the same man, authorities said.

Murder charges will be filed in the death of Judge Glenn Thomas Jr., 74, against Bobby Rex Stribling, who was released from prison in 2004 after serving eight years for burglary, theft and other counts, officials said.

Stribling, 45, has been jailed since his arrest June 26 in connection with the beating the previous day. It was unclear Monday night whether he had a lawyer.

Stribling attacked Thomas in his law office, hitting him several times in the …

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