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Federal judge Roger Benitez, a polarizing figure, retires

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026, 1:07 p.m.April 14, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

The George W. Bush appointee was known for harsh sentences and striking down California gun laws in 22 years on the bench.

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