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Ky. Supreme Court Justice Battling Brain Tumor Retires

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Kentucky Supreme Court Justice has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Wil Schroder served the judicial system for nearly 30 years including work as a juvenile judge and a trial judge in Kenton District Court. He sat on the Kentucky Court of Appeals for 15 years and was elected to the Supreme Court in 2006.

In a statement Thursday, Chief Justice John Minton, Jr. said Schroder is “highly ethical and known for standing by his convictions.”

According to a news release from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Schroder plans to focus on his health and spend more time with family.

Lexington native Brenna Angel anchored local morning newscasts for WUKY through May 13. She joined the station in March 2010 after previously working for WHAS-AM in Louisville.