The couple were married from 1942 until Judge Murphy's death in 2003.

The state was never willing to come forward and provide the kind of relief that is now ordered by Judge Murphy.

In fact, they said Judge Murphy was requiring changes that were already under way.

As a practical matter, the future looks bleak for Judge Murphy.

In either case, younger employees have many years to build up their benefits, Judge Murphy wrote.

Back inside Judge Murphy's courtroom, the crush of minor cases continued.

In exchange for a guilty plea, Judge Murphy released him.

But I expect Judge Murphy to take a strong position on it in the sessions.

"Let me tell you the ground rules for our sessions here," Judge Murphy said.

On an author's right to his opinion, Judge Murphy recognized the need for great leeway.