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    Judicial Nominee Who Stumbled In Hearing Withdraws

    A video of Matthew Petersen's confirmation hearing went viral after he was unable to answer basic legal questions. The White House says President Trump has accepted his withdrawal from consideration.
    by Brian Naylor Dec 18, 2017 1 minute
    Matthew Petersen has withdrawn himself from consideration for a U.S. district court position.

    Matthew Petersen, who starred in an embarrassing video of his own confirmation hearing which showed him unable to answer some basic questions about trial procedures, has withdrawn his name from

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