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New judge to be appointed in July 4 Lake Monroe fight

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The case of the July 4 fight at Lake Monroe will get a new judge.

The initial judge recused herself this week and the Indiana Supreme Court will assign a new judge to the case.

2 men face multiple criminal charges in Lake Monroe fight on July 4

Sean Purdy is charged with confinement and battery on Vauhxx Booker, his lawyers requested a special prosecutor.

Purdy’s lawyers claim the county prosecutor ignored critical facts gathered during the investigation and believe Booker should also be charged.

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