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Ex-Ligonier Valley police chief fights corruption charges as judge weighs dismissal request

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Former Ligonier Valley police Chief John Berger faces public corruption and drug charges. Westmoreland County prosecutors argue the evidence warrants a jury trial as a judge considers a dismissal request. Berger continues to fight the charges brought against him.

Westmoreland County prosecutors said evidence that led to public corruption and drug charges against former Ligonier Valley police Chief John Berger should be presented to a jury.

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