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The judge who sent Lindsay Lohan to jail has removed herself from the case after a prosecutor complained she improperly contacted experts or participants in the case privately, including a rehabilitation facility, officials said Wednesday. Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel recused herself Friday, court spokesman Allan Parachini and district attorney’s office spokeswoman Jane Robison said. Beverly Hills Superior Court Judge Elden Fox is now handling the Lohan case. Revel’s clerk said there...

Thousands of boozy Ontario drivers will be able to avoid trials and help clear court backlogs by admitting guilt starting in 10 days. The new system, including installation of a monitoring devices that can disable a auto if alcohol is detected, was welcomed Saturday by the CEO of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and a Toronto cop. With about 4,000 backlogged cases before the city’s courts, MADD’s Andrew Murie said letting first offenders not involved in a crash or reckless driving plead...