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- 1 2 Charles Ralph Simpson III at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges , a publication of the Federal Judicial Center .
- ↑ "Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers". apnews.com.
- ↑ "Judge dismisses felony against former Louisville officers behind Breonna Taylor search warrant". reuters.com.
