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Judge Sentences Contractor Amid Controversy, Plans Resignation
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Judge Mark McGinnis sentenced cement contractor Tyler Barth to three days in jail over a financial dispute, with no criminal charges filed.
- McGinnis plans to resign in February 2025, admitting he could have managed the case better.
- A special prosecutor opted not to charge McGinnis, considering separation of powers and his impending retirement.
- Experts indicate a possible referral to the state Judicial Commission may still happen.
