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The indictment against Melton.

Melton’s weapons certifications, provided by Melton.

A motion filed by Dale Danks on Oct. 27 calling for D.A. Faye Peterson to be disqualified.

The response from the D.A.

Attorney General Jim Hood’s May 26 letter to Melton warning him not to violate the restrictions on his concealed weapons permit.

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