Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer dead at 74
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Max Baer died suddenly at his home near Pittsburgh Saturday. Debra Todd, the new chief justice, called it a "tremendous loss."
"Pennsylvania has lost a jurist who served the Court and the citizens of the Commonwealth with distinction," she continued. "Chief Justice Baer was an influential and intellectual jurist whose unwavering focus was on administering fair and balanced justice." Caitlin McFall is a Fox News Digital reporter. You can reach her at caitlin.mcfall@fox.com or @ctlnmcfall on Twitter.
"He was a tireless champion for children, devoted to protecting and providing for our youngest and most vulnerable citizens," the statement read.
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