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Retired Judge A. Leon Stanback Appointed Interim Durham D.A. By Administrator    Wednesday, 01 February 2012 14:05 DURHAM, (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue has appointed a retired judge to serve as Durham county's interim district attorney while the current top prosecutor is suspended.   Perdue announced Wednesday that retired Superior Court Judge A. Leon Stanback has agreed to step in while the issues involving District Attorney Tracey Cline are resolved.   Last week, a judge ruled that Cline should be suspended pending a hearing into whether she should be removed permanently from office.   A defense attorney has filed a motion seeking Cline's removal, saying her ongoing dispute with Judge Orlando Hudson has damaged the court's reputation.   A hearing on the request is scheduled for Feb. 13.   Cline did not immediately return a call Wednesday, but has unsuccessfully sought to have Hudson removed from hearing criminal cases in Durham County.   Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 February 2012 14:08   Also Check Out.. Gaming Conference Panel Predicts States Will Approve Internet Gambling Final Arguments Made In John Edwards' Campaign Finance Trial VP Joe Biden: Running Company Doesn't Qualify Romney To Be President Romney And Republican Party raise $40 Million In April Judge's Ruling Means June Trial In Perdue Campaign Probe Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved Curtis Media Group 3012 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 Telephone: (919) 790-9392 Email: sgrtoday@curtismedia.com